Swint v. State

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

Defendant was indicted on two counts for violating Georgia’s Controlled Substances Act, distribution of cocaine. The case was tried before a jury and defendant was found guilty on Count 1 and not guilty on Count 2. This appeal followed the denial of defendant’s motion for new trial. Held:

1. Defendant contends the trial court erred in denying his motion for mistrial after the State’s attorney asked defense counsel during voir dire, “you intend to tell me who your witnesses are?”

During voir dire, the State’s attorney informed prospective jurors that “[t]he State…