Gipson v. State

Miller, Chief Judge.

A jury convicted Cedric Eugene Gipson of one count of aggravated child molestation (OCGA § 16-6-4 (c)), one count of incest (OCGA § 16-6-22), and one count of cruelty to children — first degree (OCGA § 16-5-70). Gipson appeals, contending that the trial court erred in (i) denying his motion for mistrial grounded upon a State witness’ comment on his right to remain silent, and (ii) denying his motion for a continuance to obtain out-of-state witnesses and new counsel. Discerning no error, we affirm.

Viewed in the light most favorable to the jury’s verdict (<Jackson v.…