Evans v. State

Johnson, Judge.

Derek Evans and Christopher Tinch appeal from their convictions, rendered by a judge sitting without a jury, of criminal attempt to enter an automobile.

1. Evans and Tinch claim there was insufficient evidence that they took a substantial step toward entering an automobile. “A person commits the offense of criminal attempt when, with intent to commit a specific crime, he performs any act which constitutes a substantial step toward the commission of that crime.” OCGA § 16-4-1. In determining whether there was sufficient proof of a substantial step, we must review the evidence in…