Jackson v. State

Carley, Presiding Judge.

Appellant was indicted for possession of cocaine with intent to distribute. Having been tried before a jury and found guilty of simple possession, he appeals from the judgment of conviction and sentence entered by the trial court on the jury’s guilty verdict.

1. Pursuant to an OCGA § 17-7-210 motion, the State provided the following summary of appellant’s oral custodial statement: “[Appellant] claimed ownership of the drugs seized.” At trial, the investigating officer testified to the seizure of cocaine and marijuana from appellant’s automobile and to the following:…