George v. State

Blackburn, Chief Judge.

Following his convictions by a jury of aggravated assault, simple battery, and cruelty to children, Michael George appeals, arguing that the evidence is insufficient to support his convictions and that he received ineffective assistance of counsel. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm.

1. George asserts that the evidence was insufficient to support his convictions. We disagree.

On appeal from a criminal conviction, the evidence must be construed in a light most favorable to the verdict, and the appellant no longer enjoys a presumption of innocence. An appellate…