Russell v. State

Shulman, Judge.

Defendant appeals his conviction of the offense of aggravated assault, in violation of Code Ann. § 26-1302 (b). We affirm.

1. Appellant’s contentions of error on the general grounds are without merit.

A. Even assuming, as appellant contends, that the victim initiated the "fight,” "[t]he mere fact that the defendant did not initiate the fight does not necessarily show that he was not guilty of aggravated assault...” Hooks v. State, 138 Ga. App. 539 (1) (226 SE2d 765).

B. Moreover, although defendant asserts a claim of self-defense, the evidence adduced at trial supports the state’s…