Tucker v. State

Beasley, Judge.

The defendant, Darrell Bruce Tucker, appeals his conviction of the offense of statutory rape. Held:

1. It is contended that the guilty verdict “is contrary to the weight of evidence, law, and the principles of justice and equity.” “On appeal, this court cannot look to the weight of the evidence, it can only determine if there is [sufficient] evidence to authorize the verdict.” Morris v. State, 150 Ga. App. 310 (3) (257 SE2d 378) (1979). The defendant argues that the statement of the complainant was neither sufficiently supported, nor corroborated by the testimony of the other…