Paul v. State

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

A Richmond County jury convicted Larry Marion Paul of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon (OCGA § 16-5-21) and possession of a knife during the commission of certain crimes (OCGA § 16-11-106). Defendant appeals, contending that the trial court erred in: (a) denying him his right to a thorough and sifting cross-examination of the victim concerning the victim’s willingness to dismiss his civil action for damages against defendant arising upon the facts of the case sub judice, and (b) in expressing its opinion of the accused’s guilt, violating OCGA §§ 24-9-64 and…