Legal Opinion

Cannon v. State

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided January 23, 1998No. A97A2574PublishedCited by 4 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Andrews, Chief Judge.

Juan Antonio Cannon appeals from the denial of his motion for new trial after conviction of first degree arson.

1. Cannon’s second enumeration contends there was insufficient evidence for the conviction. The indictment charged that Cannon unlawfully “damaged the structure and dwelling located at 3627 Forest Park Road, . . . , without the consent of the owner . . . and the dwelling was occupied at the time.”

“ ‘On appeal the evidence must be viewed in the light most favorable to support the verdict, and appellant no longer enjoys a presumption of innocence.’ (Citations and…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. Thomas v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1997
  2. Freeman v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1977
  3. Branam v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1992
  4. Powell v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1984
  5. Matthews v. TaylorCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1980

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3Cited by4 opinions

  1. Warner v. Southwest Desert Images, LLCCourt of Appeals of Arizona · 2008
  2. John Crane, Inc. v. JonesCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2003
  3. Bolden v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1999
  4. Catherine E. Warner v. Southwest Desert Images, LLCCourt of Appeals of Arizona · 2008

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