Legal Opinion

In the Interest of R. S.

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided January 23, 2002No. A02A0107PublishedCited by 3 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Ellington, Judge.

The Juvenile Court of Butts County adjudicated R. S. delinquent after finding that the teenager committed a designated felony, trafficking in cocaine, OCGA § 16-13-31 (a) (1), and that he possessed marijuana with intent to distribute, OCGA § 16-13-30 (j) (1). R. S. appeals, contending the evidence was insufficient to support the judgment. We affirm.

In juvenile proceedings, the standard of proof on charges of a criminal nature is the same as that used in criminal proceedings against adults — proof must be beyond a reasonable doubt. On review of the sufficiency of the evidence…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. In the Interest of J. T. M.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1991
  2. Smith v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1998
  3. In the Interest of J. W. L.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2000

3Cited by3 opinions

  1. In the Interest of B. J. C.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2006
  2. In the Interest of Q. D.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2003
  3. In Re BJCCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2006

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