Legal Opinion

Phillips v. State

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided November 20, 1978No. 56869PublishedCited by 4 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Webb, Judge.

We find no reversible error in Phillips’ conviction of burglary, and accordingly we affirm.

1. A mistrial was not required because of a statement by the accomplice that he and Phillips were riding around together and Phillips said that all he knew how to do was to "break in some places.” The testimony did not impermissibly put Phillips’ character in issue but was admissible to show intent, motive, and bent of mind. Phillips v. State, 146 Ga. App. 423, 424 (2) (246 SE2d 438) (1978); Young v. State, 146 Ga. App. 391, 395 (6) (246 SE2d 711) (1978).

2. No reversible error appears in the…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. Alderman v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1978
  2. Davis v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1978
  3. Smaha v. GeorgeSupreme Court of Georgia · 1943
  4. Bryant v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1978
  5. Allanson v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1978

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3Cited by4 opinions

  1. Pittman v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1980
  2. Vernon v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1979
  3. Smith v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1981
  4. Burden v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1982

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