Sherrer v. State

Miller, Judge.

Shawn Patrick Sherrer was tried before a Meriwether County jury and found guilty of trafficking methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute near a public school. Sherrer appeals from his judgment of conviction, claiming that the trial court erred in allowing evidence of a similar transaction and in denying his motion for a directed verdict of acquittal. We disagree and affirm.

Viewed in the light most favorable to the verdict, the evidence shows that on January 12, 2006, fire and police units responded to a fire at a Meriwether County residence…