Krepps v. State

JOHNSON, Presiding Judge.

Following a bench trial, Stephen Krepps was convicted of stalking and sentenced as a recidivist stalker, pursuant to OCGA § 16-5-90 (c), to a term of ten years to be served on probation. Krepps appeals, claiming that the evidence was insufficient to support his conviction and that sentencing him pursuant to OCGA § 16-5-90 (c) was improper. We find no error and affirm.

1. On appeal from a bench trial, we view the evidence in favor of the trial court’s findings, giving due regard to its ability to judge witness credibility. We no longer presume the defendant is innocent,…