Williams v. State

SMITH, Presiding Judge.

Darry Williams appeals from his aggravated assault with intent to rape conviction. Williams contends that the appointment of the trial judge violated the Georgia Constitution and that the trial court erred: (1) in its charge to the jury; (2) by admitting the victim’s allegedly mistaken identification; (3) by failing to recuse after allegedly demonstrating bias; and (4) by denying his claim of ineffective assistance of counsel. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm.

A recitation of the evidence presented below will aid our analysis of these issues. The victim…