Williamson v. State
Court of Appeals of Georgia
1Opinion of the Court
Smith, Judge.
Appellant was convicted of burglary. He contends the evidence was insufficient to support the verdict. In addition, he asserts that the trial court erred in failing to instruct the jury on the offense of theft by taking and in giving an “unduly coercive” charge. We affirm.
1. The evidence was sufficient to establish beyond a reasonable doubt that, several hours after the burglary, appellant was in possession of items taken from the victim’s apartment. In Humes v. State, 143 Ga. App. 229, 229-230 (237 SE2d 704) (1977), it was held: “When property alleged to be stolen is proven to…
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2Cases cited15 opinions
- Jackson v. VirginiaSupreme Court of the United States · 1979
- State v. StonakerSupreme Court of Georgia · 1976
- Dyke v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1974
- Willingham v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1975
- Thomas v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1976
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