Legal Opinion

State v. Hylton

Supreme Court of Georgia

Decided March 18, 2025No. S25A0204PublishedCited by 1 opinion

1Opinion of the Court

321 Ga. 292

FINAL COPY S25A0204. THE STATE v. HYLTON. BOGGS, Chief Justice. Appellee Shawn Hylton was indicted for felony murder and other crimes in connection with the shooting death of Lathan Davenport.1 Prior to trial, Hylton filed a motion for immunity from prosecution under OCGA § 16-3-24.2, which the trial court granted. On appeal, the State contends that the trial court’s order granting the motion lacked sufficient findings of fact and conclusions of law to permit meaningful appellate review. It also argues that the evidence showed that Hylton was not at risk of death or great bodily…

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