PLACANICA v. State

Mikell, Judge.

Joseph Placanica was convicted at a bench trial of a single count of stalking, a misdemeanor. On appeal from the denial of his motion for new trial, he raises the general grounds. Finding the evidence sufficient to support his conviction, we affirm.

Upon a finding of guilt following a bench trial, the presumption of innocence no longer applies, and on appeal, the appellate court construes the evidence in favor of the judge’s findings of fact. The appellate court does not weigh the evidence or determine witness credibility but merely determines the sufficiency of the evidence.

Prope…