Preval v. State

Barnes, Judge.

Silvano Preval was convicted of trafficking in marijuana and manufacturing marijuana, and sentenced to a total of 30 years, 15 to serve in prison and 15 on probation. He argues on appeal that the evidence was insufficient; that the trial court erred in allowing hearsay evidence over objection and should have charged the jury sua sponte on venue; and that his two convictions should merge. Because his conviction for violating OCGA § 16-13-30 (j) (1) should have merged with his trafficking conviction, we vacate both sentences and remand for resentencing on the trafficking…