Salim Hamlett v. State

Markle, Judge.

*93 Hashim Hamlett and his brother Salim Hamlett appeal from their convictions for burglary ( OCGA § 16-7-1 (2008)), and theft by taking ( OCGA § 16-8-2 ). On appeal, they each challenge the sufficiency of the evidence against them; the admission of prior bad acts evidence under OCGA § 24-4-404 (b) ; and a jury instruction concerning possession of recently stolen property. Salim also challenges his sentence as cruel and unusual punishment under the federal and Georgia Constitutions. For the reasons that follow, we affirm on all grounds.

Viewing the evidence in the light most…