Vaughn v. State

Ruffin, Judge.

A jury found Charles Vaughn and Barbara Vaughn each guilty of one count of battery and two counts of simple battery in violation of OCGA §§ 16-5-23 and 16-5-23.1. In identical enumerations of error, the Vaughns assert the trial court erred in denying their motions for new trial on various grounds. In the interest of judicial economy the two appeals are consolidated for review. For reasons which follow, we affirm.

Construed most favorably to support the verdict, the record shows that the victim, Patricia Youngblood, is a 31-year-old female. The Vaughns owned a professional care…