Legal Opinion

In the Interest J. M.

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided February 2, 1999No. A98A1876PublishedCited by 23 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Ruffin, Judge.

J. M. was adjudicated delinquent for the offense of simple battery. See OCGA § 16-5-23 (a). He appeals, contesting the sufficiency of the evidence. Because there was sufficient evidence to support the adjudication, we affirm.

1. In three enumerations, J. M. contests the sufficiency of the evidence with respect to his adjudication. “In considering a challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence supporting an adjudication of delinquency, we construe the evidence and every inference from the evidence in favor of the juvenile court’s adjudication to determine if a reasonable finder of…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Jackson v. VirginiaSupreme Court of the United States · 1979
  2. In the Interest of R. L. W.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1997
  3. In the Interest of A. C.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1997
  4. In the Interest of M. D.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1998
  5. In the Interest of A. W. G.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1987

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3Cited by23 opinions

  1. Paul v. DestitoCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2001
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  3. In the Interest of J. D. T.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2003
  4. In the Interest of G. J.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2001
  5. In the Interest of C. S. G.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1999

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