Philmore v. State

Hunstein, Justice.

Guy Lawson Philmore was convicted of felony murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated assault with intent to rob, and attempted possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. * He was sentenced to life imprisonment as a recidivist pursuant to OCGA § 17-10-7. The trial court denied Philmore’s motion for new trial, and he appeals.

1. Appellant contends the evidence was insufficient to support the verdict. Construed in a light most favorable to the verdict, the evidence showed that appellant was a drug dealer operating at an intersection in Brunswick on the…