Torres v. State

Ellington, Judge.

A DeKalb County jury convicted Javier Torres of trafficking in cocaine, OCGA § 16-13-31 (a). Following the denial of his motion for new trial, Torres appeals, contending the evidence was insufficient to convict; the trial court erred in refusing to excuse a juror; the trial court erred in refusing to give a requested jury charge; and he received ineffective assistance of counsel. Finding no error, we affirm.

On appeal from a criminal conviction, the defendant no longer enjoys the presumption of innocence, and the evidence must be construed in the light most favorable to the…