Henry v. State

Bernes, Judge.

The jury convicted Brian Henry of selling cocaine within 1,000 feet of a public housing project, OCGA § 16-13-32.5 (b). On appeal from the judgment of conviction, Henry does not contest that there was sufficient evidence that he sold the cocaine. Rather, his sole contention is that there was insufficient evidence that the sale occurred within 1,000 feet of a public housing project. We disagree and affirm.

On appeal, the evidence must be viewed in the light most favorable to the verdict and the appellant no longer enjoys the presumption of innocence; moreover, on appeal this…