Barnes v. State

Mikell, Judge.

After a jury trial, George Barnes was convicted of one count of aggravated child molestation and five counts of child molestation. Barnes was sentenced to 30 years, 15 to serve in prison and the remaining 15 on probation. On appeal, Barnes argues that his trial counsel was ineffective and challenges the sufficiency of the evidence. We affirm.

On appeal from a criminal conviction, the defendant no longer enjoys the presumption of innocence. This Court does not weigh the evidence or determine witness credibility, but only determines whether the evidence, viewed in the light most…