Hampton v. State

In the Supreme Court of Georgia Decided: September 22, 2014 S14A0768. HAMPTON v. THE STATE. HINES, Presiding Justice. Cleo Roosevelt Hampton, Jr. appeals the denial of his motion for new trial, as amended, following his convictions for malice murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of murder in connection with the fatal shooting of Jared Taylor. Hampton’s sole claim on appeal is that his trial counsel provided ineffective assistance. Finding the claim to be without merit, we affirm.1 1 The murder and related crimes occurred on January 21, 2011. On November 2, 2011, a Clayton…