DeLoach v. State

Quillian, Presiding Judge.

Defendant appeals his conviction on two counts of burglary. Held:

1. The defendant contends that the trial court erred in denying his motions for a directed verdict and new trial, and in entering judgment on the jury verdict of guilty of both counts where the verdict was contrary to law, the evidence, and principles of justice and equity.

In the early morning hours of June 2, 1974, two service stations were burglarized in Savannah. Entry was gained by breaking the center bay windows of each building. A short period of time after the burglaries, defendant was seen…