Smith v. State

Ellington, Chief Judge.

Following a bench trial, the Superior Court of Newton County found Luther Smith guilty beyond a reasonable doubt of making a terroristic threat, OCGA § 16-11-37 (a). Following the denial of his motion for a new trial, Smith appeals, contending that the evidence was insufficient to support a finding that he had the requisite criminal intent. Finding no error, we affirm.

When reviewing a conviction after a bench trial,

[t]he issue before [the appellate court] is whether the evidence was sufficient to support a conviction under the standards of Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U. S.…