Bryant v. State

Carley, Justice.

A jury found Gearol Bryant guilty of felony murder while in the commission of both an aggravated assault and a theft by taking. The trial court entered its judgment of conviction on the jury verdict, and imposed a sentence of life imprisonment. The trial court denied Bryant’s motion for a new trial, and he appeals.

1. Bryant stole jewelry and a handgun from his cousin in Summerville. He pawned the jewelry and, armed with the gun, hitchhiked to Atlanta. Needing a place to stay, he arrived unannounced at the apartment of Dale Ryan, who was an acquaintance. Ryan let him in, and…