Parker v. State

Smith, Judge.

Parker was convicted of second degree arson in connection with the burning of a restaurant which Parker operated. On appeal, he contends that the evidence did not authorize the verdict, that the state improperly used expert opinion evidence, that inadmissible hearsay was admitted, that his character was erroneously placed into issue, and that the state wrongfully withheld exculpatory evidence. We find no error and affirm the judgment.

The state introduced evidence from which the jury could have concluded the following: Parker operated a restaurant in Fort Valley, Georgia. Shortly…