Mathis v. State

JOHNSON, Presiding Judge.

A jury found Thomas Sherrod Mathis guilty of running a red light and operating a motor vehicle in violation of the habitual violator statute. The jury was unable to reach a verdict on counts charging Mathis with interference with government property and driving while under the influence. In a single enumeration of error, Mathis alleges the trial court erred in denying his motion for new trial because the court repeatedly expressed an opinion as to the merits of his case. We find no error and affirm Mathis’ convictions.

OCGA § 17-8-57 provides that it is error for any…