Scruggs v. State

Smith, Judge.

Jesse L. Scruggs was indicted by a Fulton County grand jury on one count of theft by receiving a stolen vehicle, OCGA § 16-8-7 (a). He was convicted by a jury, and his motion for new trial was denied. Scruggs appeals, asserting that the trial court erred in refusing to strike a juror for cause, in admitting certain evidence, and in its instructions to the jury. We find no error and affirm.

1. Scruggs first complains that a potential juror employed in law enforcement should have been excused for cause. This potential juror identified herself as a corrections officer with the City…