Burnette v. State

Sognier, Judge.

Appellant was convicted of burglary and possession of burglary tools. On appeal he contends that the trial court erred (1) by denying his motion to suppress evidence; (2) by denying his motion for a directed verdict of acquittal of the offense of possession of burglary tools; and (3) by allowing the state, over objection, to present evidence of independent offenses allegedly committed by appellant.

The evidence discloses that Norman York was taking care of the unoccupied home of Matie Maynard in Lamar County, Georgia, while she was in a nursing home. On February 16, 1982 York…