Walker v. State

Miller, Judge.

Following a jury trial, Christopher Wesley Walker (“Walker”) was convicted of family violence battery (OCGA § 16-5-23.1 (f) (1)) and family violence simple battery (OCGA § 16-5-23 (f)). Walker filed a motion for new trial, which the trial court denied. Walker appeals, contending that the evidence was insufficient to sustain his conviction for family violence battery under OCGA § 16-5-23.1 (f) (1). We disagree and affirm.

On appeal from a criminal conviction, we view the evidence in a light most favorable to the prosecution to determine whether the evidence was sufficient to prove…