Johnson v. State
Court of Appeals of Georgia
1Opinion of the Court
Bernes, Judge.
A Coffee County jury convicted Shelton Johnson of one count of theft by taking. Johnson appeals from the denial of his motion for a new trial, contending that there was insufficient evidence to convict him. We disagree and affirm.
When reviewing for sufficiency of the evidence, we view the evidence in the light most favorable to the verdict. Green v. State, 244 Ga. App. 565-566 (1) (536 SE2d 240) (2000). “As long as some competent evidence exists, even though contradicted, to support each fact necessary to make out the State’s case, we will uphold the factfinder’s verdict.”…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Jackson v. VirginiaSupreme Court of the United States · 1979
- Childress v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2001
- Green v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2000
- Brown v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2000
- Davis v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1980
1 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by6 opinions
- Goolsby v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2009
- McKenzie v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 2008
- Gilmore v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2012
- In the Interest of S. K.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2008
- Lewis v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2007
1 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.