Barnett v. State

The defendant contends his conviction was unauthorized because the evidence failed to establish that he was a participant in the crime of aggravated assault. He recognizes that a showing of direct involvement is not necessary and that a defendant may be convicted as a party to a crime under OCGA § 16-2-20 absent physical presence at the scene. Carter v. State, 168 Ga. App. 177 (3) (308 SE2d 438) (1983).

OCGA § 16-2-20 (a) provides: “Every person concerned in the commission of a crime is a party thereto and may be charged with and convicted of commission of the crime.” The pertinent subsections…