Cesari v. the State

Ray, Judge.

Brandon Cesari and Daniel Boccia were tried jointly before a jury for crimes resulting from an altercation that occurred behind a fraternity house on the campus of the Georgia Institute of Technology (“Georgia Tech”). Cesari and Boccia both were indicted for armed robbery (OCGA § 16-8-41); two counts of aggravated assault with intent to rob (OCGA § 16-5-21 (b) (1)); carrying a weapon in a school safety zone (OCGA § 16-11-127.1); and battery (OCGA § 16-5-23.1 (b)). The jury convicted Cesari on all counts, and he appeals from the denial of his motion for new trial. Cesari contends…