Smith v. State

Ellington, Judge.

A Coweta County jury convicted Jimmy A. Smith of theft by taking, OCGA § 16-8-2. Following the denial of his motion for new trial, Smith appeals, challenging the sufficiency of the evidence and the admission of similar transactions evidence. Finding no error, we affirm.

1. Smith contends the evidence was insufficient for the jury to find him guilty beyond a reasonable doubt of theft by taking. When a criminal defendant challenges the sufficiency of the evidence supporting his or her conviction, “the relevant question is whether, after viewing the evidence in the light most…