Dickerson v. State
Court of Appeals of Georgia
1Opinion of the Court
Barnes, Judge.
Following a jury trial, Rufus Dickerson was convicted of rape and sentenced to 18 years. He appeals, alleging the trial court erred in denying his motions to suppress DNA evidence, to compel a witness’s criminal history, for mistrial, and for recusal. For the reasons that follow, we affirm.
Construed to support the verdict, the evidence presented at trial showed that Anthony Penix hosted a party one evening to watch the Holyfield-Tyson fight. Approximately 15 people attended the party, including Rufus Dickerson. Around midnight, Penix’s fiancee, A. H., returned home from work.…
Also in this document: Concurrence.
2Cases cited11 opinions
- Illinois v. GatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1983
- State v. StephensSupreme Court of Georgia · 1984
- Birt v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1986
- Culver v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1998
- Bickley v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1997
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3Cited by8 opinions
- State v. DickersonSupreme Court of Georgia · 2001
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- State v. BlyeTennessee Supreme Court · 2004
- Rembert v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2013
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