Davis v. State

Miller, Judge.

A jury convicted Melvin James Davis of rape (OCGA § 16-6-1 (a) (1)), aggravated child molestation (OCGA § 16-6-4 (c)), and enticing a child for indecent purposes (OCGA § 16-6-5 (a)).1 Davis appeals from the denial of his motion for new trial, contending that (1) the State improperly destroyed evidence; (2) the trial court erroneously instructed the jury on the burden of proof; and (3) his trial counsel rendered ineffective assistance. For the reasons that follow, we affirm.

Viewed in the light most favorable to the verdict,2 the evidence shows that on February 18, 2005, Davis…