Jackson v. State

Ruffin, Chief Judge.

A Chatham County jury found Joseph Jackson guilty of aggravated assault. In his sole claim of error, Jackson contends that the trial court erred in denying his motion for a directed verdict of acquittal. After review, we find no error and affirm.

On appeal, Jackson no longer enjoys a presumption of innocence, and the evidence must be viewed in a light most favorable to the jury’s verdict. So viewed, the evidence shows that between 11:42 p.m. and 11:48 p.m., Harris Odell III was shot just outside his home in Savannah. While Odell was pulling his car into the garage, Javonni…