Legal Opinion

Stearnes v. State

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided June 5, 2003No. A03A0799PublishedCited by 10 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Ruffin, Presiding Judge.

Following a bench trial, the trial court found Truman Bradley Stearnes guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol, speeding, and failure to maintain a lane. On appeal, Stearnes challenges the sufficiency of the evidence and the trial court’s denial of his motion to suppress. Finding no error, we affirm.

1. In reviewing a defendant’s challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence, “we view the evidence in a light most favorable to support the verdict, and the appellant no longer enjoys the presumption of innocence.” Moreover, we do not weigh the evidence or assess…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. Childress v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2001
  2. State v. HarrisCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1999
  3. Kelly v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2000
  4. Jarriel v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2002
  5. State v. AdamsCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1988

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3Cited by10 opinions

  1. Stephens v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2005
  2. McBee v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2009
  3. Valentine v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2013
  4. Bailey v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2006
  5. Brooks v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2005

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