Jones v. State

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

Defendant was convicted of selling more than one ounce of marijuana and possessing a firearm during the commission of a crime. He appeals. Held:

1. Defendant contends the trial court erred by overruling his motion for a directed verdict of acquittal upon the possession of a firearm count. In this regard, he contends the evidence was insufficient to enable any rational trier of fact to find beyond a reasonable doubt that he had a firearm on his person when the marijuana was sold. OCGA § 16-11-106 (b); Beal v. State, 175 Ga. App. 234, 238 (4) (333 SE2d 103). We agree.…