Legal Opinion
Morris v. the State
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided February 21, 2017No. A16A1960PublishedCited by 38 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
DILLARD, Presiding Judge.
Following a trial by jury, Taurean Morris was convicted of criminal attempt to commit armed robbery, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, violation of the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act (three counts), and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony Morris appeals from these convictions, arguing that (1) the evidence was insufficient to sustain his convictions for violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act; (2) his trial counsel rendered ineffective assistance in a number of instances; (3) the trial court erred in…
2Cases cited58 opinions
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