Walton v. State

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

Defendant was tried before a jury and found guilty of two counts of simple battery. These convictions are based upon proof that defendant struck and pushed his common-law wife (“the victim”) during an early morning quarrel on March 8, 1996. Although the trial was not reported, the parties agree in a transcript prepared from recollection — pursuant to OCGA § 5-6-41 (g) — that the only direct proof against defendant was the arresting officer’s testimony that the victim reported acts of violence by defendant which constitute the crimes charged. The parties also agree…