Kelly v. State

Ellington, Judge.

A Richmond County jury found James Kelly guilty beyond a reasonable doubt of theft by taking (automobile), OCGA § 16-8-2 (a). Following the denial of his motion for a new trial, Kelly appeals, contending that the trial court erred in denying his motion for a directed verdict of acquittal. Finding no error, we affirm.

In reviewing the denial of a motion for a directed verdict of acquittal, we apply the same standard of review applicable to a challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence. Under that standard, we view the evidence in the light most favorable to the jury’s verdict…