Legal Opinion

Marshall v. State

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided May 16, 1980No. 59666PublishedCited by 1 opinion

1Opinion of the Court

Deen, Chief Judge.

1. "While it may be unusual for a man to allow himself to be robbed in the middle of a crowded area, and to walk away afterward without looking back or making any immediate effort to apprehend his assailant, it is not impossible, and allowance must be made for the reactions of different temperaments to threats of violence.” Webb v. State, 82 Ga. App. 543, 545 (61 SE2d 542) (1950). The defendant’s contention here that the victim’s story is inherently incredible and shows no coercion is not well taken. The eyewitness made a firm identification, and stated that he was very…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Martin v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1979
  2. Parker v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1978
  3. McCranie v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1979
  4. Brown v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1979
  5. Webb v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1950

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3Cited by1 opinion

  1. Johnson v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1981

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