Tweedell v. State

Blackburn, Judge.

Following a trial by jury, John Tweedell was convicted of one count of battery in violation of OCGA § 16-5-23.1. This appeal followed.

While the victim, Marcus Cunningham, was in line to pay for a pack of cigarettes at a convenience store, Tweedell entered the store and challenged Cunningham to a fight. As Cunningham attempted to exit the store, Tweedell struck him with his fist. The store manager separated them and ordered them to leave the premises. Tweedell followed Cunningham’s car until Cunningham stopped; Tweedell then repeatedly struck Cunningham with his fist until…