State v. Curry

I disagree with majority’s reasoning and analysis. In my view, the trial court erred in (1) limiting his cross-examination of two co-defendants on sentencing exposure they faced for murder and other charges related to Hamilton’s death; and (2) giving an erroneous charge on accomplice liability. I VOTE to REVERSE.

FACTUAL/PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Shortly after midnight on March 18, 2003, Hamilton and Ronald Coursey drove to an apartment complex in Augusta, Georgia, to purchase marijuana. In the apartment complex parking lot, they encountered Curry and Anthony Savage and asked if they had any…