Johnson v. State

Bell, Chief Judge.

The defendant was convicted of child molestation and appeals. Held:

1. The mother of a six-year-old daughter, and a police officer were allowed to testify as to the particulars of the alleged crime of child molestation as told to them by *561the victim during separate interviews with her. Both interviews occurred within fifteen to twenty minutes of the offense. This evidence was objected to on grounds that it was hearsay. Considering the time factor when made, these declarations were admissible as they were part of the res gestae. Code § 38-305. Hooks v. State, 215 Ga. 869 (114…