Smith v. State

Judge Harold R. Banke.

A jury convicted Solomon Smith of robbery by force, theft by receiving, and robbery by sudden snatching. Following the denial of his motion for new trial, Smith enumerates four errors.

On appeal, the evidence must be viewed in the light most favorable to the verdict. Rachel v. State, 247 Ga. 130,131-132 (1) (274 SE2d 475) (1981). Viewed in that manner, the State’s evidence was as follows. While riding in a local park, Robert Seckenger was suddenly struck in the face and knocked off his bicycle by Smith. Smith grabbed Seckenger’s radio, watch, and bicycle and threatened to…