Legal Opinion

Thompson v. State

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided October 28, 1991No. A91A1776PublishedCited by 9 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

Defendant Thompson appeals his conviction of two counts of violating the Georgia Controlled Substances Act (selling cocaine). Held:

1. The evidence is sufficient to authorize defendant’s convictions. The State’s evidence shows that on June 9, 1989, and on June 12, 1989, an undercover officer purchased cocaine from defendant. In both instances, defendant was observed handing the cocaine to an accomplice who exchanged the cocaine for money. At trial, the undercover officer positively identified defendant as the source of the cocaine. Defendant contends that an…

2Cases cited17 opinions

  1. Jackson v. VirginiaSupreme Court of the United States · 1979
  2. Batson v. KentuckySupreme Court of the United States · 1986
  3. Johnson v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1976
  4. Momon v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1982
  5. Castell v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1983

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3Cited by9 opinions

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  5. Baugher v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1994

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