Bradham v. State

We granted certiorari to review Divisions 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of the Court of Appeals opinion issued in Bradham v. State, 148 Ga. App. 89 (250 SE2d 801) (1978). We affirm Divisions 4 and 6. For the reasons set forth, ante, we also affirm Divisions 2 and 5 but reverse as to Division 3.

1. Division 2 treats a challenge to a charge on justification on grounds that it was confusing. The Court of Appeals resolved this issue against appellant’s contention by finding that the charge as a whole was clear and not likely to confuse the jury. We agree; however, we also conclude the remaining language in…