Adkins v. State

William Bradford Adkins appeals his conviction for misdemeanor stalking. He contends he was entitled to a directed verdict of acquittal because he merely delivered a letter to the victim and was thus not doing an act which served “no legitimate purpose,” and that his acts did not constitute a “knowing and wilful course of conduct” under OCGA § 16-5-90. He also contends the evidence is insufficient to support the conviction because his acts were not “threatening,” and that he was acting within his constitutionally protected freedom of speech. Held:

OCGA § 16-5-90 defines “stalking” as being…