Childs v. State

Pope, Judge.

Jerry Childs brings this appeal from his conviction and 20-year sentence for burglary. Held:

1. Appellant challenges the trial court’s denial of his motion for a directed verdict of acquittal. Construed most favorably to the State, the evidence of record shows the following: Atlanta Police Officer S. A. Lyle testified that he was traveling southbound in the 2000 block of Sylvan Road in Atlanta at 8:15 p.m. on January 17, 1983. He observed two black males run across the street carrying a pillow case and a basket, each of which appearéd to contain a large amount of goods. Officer…