Legal Opinion
Johnson v. State
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided December 2, 1997No. A97A1057PublishedCited by 11 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Beasley, Judge.
James Johnson was convicted of voluntary manslaughter (OCGA § 16-5-2), aggravated assault (OCGA § 16-5-21), and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime (OCGA § 16-11-106).
1. The three enumerations of error that challenge the denial of motions for directed verdict or for new trial concern sufficiency of the evidence, which is viewed in the light most favorable to sustaining the verdict.
Johnson and LeCroy were neighbors. One evening LeCroy, who was intoxicated, carried on a lengthy tirade from a corner of his property. LeCroy stood cursing, screaming, and…
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