Legal Opinion

Bryan v. State

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided March 2, 2009No. A08A1686PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Bernes, Judge.

A Chattooga County jury convicted Michael Lynn Bryan of three counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in violation of OCGA § 16-11-131 (b). Bryan appeals the trial court’s denial of his motion for new trial, contending that his trial counsel rendered ineffective assistance of counsel. Notwithstanding Bryan’s contention, he waived his right to appeal this case pursuant to a negotiated agreement with the state. Consequently, we dismiss this appeal.

The record shows that Bryan was arrested, charged, tried, and convicted of three counts of possession of a firearm by a…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Thomas v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1990
  2. Rush v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 2003
  3. Hooks v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 2008

3Cited by2 opinions

  1. Arrington v. the StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2015
  2. Surry v. the StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2016

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