Williams v. State

Smith, Judge.

Leslie Williams was indicted on charges of entering an automobile with intent to commit a theft and violation of OCGA § 16-11-131, which makes it a felony for any person on probation as a first offender, see OCGA §§ 42-8-60 through 42-8-65, or any person who has previously been convicted of a felony, to possess a firearm. OCGA § 16-11-131 (b). Following a bifurcated jury trial, Williams was found not guilty of entering an automobile but guilty of violating OCGA § 16-11-131. He filed a motion for new trial* which was denied, and he now appeals. Because we conclude that the…