Legal Opinion

Skinner v. State

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided September 20, 1988No. 76943PublishedCited by 4 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

Defendant Skinner appeals his conviction of the offense of arson in the first degree. Held:

1. Defendant contends that the evidence is insufficient to prove his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The State’s evidence shows that on a Friday night, March 27, 1987, Jackson was standing around talking with his friends outside the “Brown Derby” when he was accosted by defendant. A brief fist fight ensued and defendant left stating, “It’s not over with yet.” Defendant left the “Brown Derby” driving “pretty fast” and a tire was flattened when defendant’s car hit a hole in the…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. Jackson v. VirginiaSupreme Court of the United States · 1979
  2. Jackson v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1982
  3. Daniels v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1987
  4. Huncke v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1976
  5. Johnson v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1988

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3Cited by4 opinions

  1. Mathis v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1989
  2. Horton v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1990
  3. Kosal v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1992
  4. Henderson v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1989

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