Adams v. State

Doyle, Judge.

Following a jury trial, John Lawrence Adams was convicted of criminal attempt to entice a child for indecent purposes1 and making a false statement in a matter within the jurisdiction of a sheriffs office.2 Adams appeals following the denial of his motion for new trial, arguing that the trial court violated OCGA § 17-8-57 and erred when charging the jury. Adams also challenges the sufficiency of the evidence supporting his conviction for criminal attempt to entice a child for indecent purposes. We affirm, for the reasons that follow.

Viewed in favor of the verdict,3 the record…