Clarence Merchant v. State

THIRD DIVISION DOYLE, P. J., REESE, J., and SENIOR APPELLATE JUDGE PHIPPS NOTICE: Motions for reconsideration must be physically received in our clerk’s office within ten days of the date of decision to be deemed timely filed. https://www.gaappeals.us/rules August 12, 2022 In the Court of Appeals of Georgia A22A1153. MERCHANT v. THE STATE. PHIPPS, Senior Appellate Judge. Clarence Merchant was found guilty of simple battery following a bench trial. He appeals the denial of his motion for new trial, arguing that (1) the evidence was insufficient to support the verdict; (2) the trial court erred…