Matlock v. State

MILLER, Chief Judge.

A jury found James Larry Matlock guilty of a single count each of aggravated child molestation (OCGA § 16-6-4 (c)), rape (OCGA § 16-6-1 (a)), and cruelty to children (OCGA § 16-5-70). Matlock appeals from the denial of his motion for new trial, claiming that the evidence was insufficient to sustain his rape conviction. Discerning no error, we affirm.

“On appeal from a criminal conviction, a defendant no longer enjoys the presumption of innocence, and the evidence is viewed in the light most favorable to the guilty verdict.” (Citation omitted.) Osborne v. State, 291 Ga. App.…