Stokes v. State

BARNES, Presiding Judge.

Following the denial of his motion for new trial, Jimmie Lee Stokes appeals from his burglary conviction. On appeal, Stokes contends that the evidence was insufficient to sustain his conviction. Upon our review, we affirm.

On appeal from a criminal conviction, this Court

view[s] the evidence in the light most favorable to the verdict [,] and an appellant no longer enjoys the presumption of innocence. [The appellate court] determines whether the evidence is sufficient under the standard of Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U. S. 307 (99 SCt 2781, 61 LE2d 560) (1979), and does not…