Metheny v. State
Court of Appeals of Georgia
1Opinion of the Court
Birdsong, Presiding Judge.
Willis Metheny was indicted for eight counts of burglary and possession of burglary tools. Appellant was arrested in January 1991, for the crimes comprising the first three counts; while in jail he cooperated with police and was released to assist police in investigations of other crimes. But, five burglary offenses were committed after he fulfilled his obligations to police. He was convicted of six counts. Held:
1. Appellant contends the trial court erred in admitting copies of prior convictions when he did not place his character in evidence. We find no error. On…
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2Cases cited9 opinions
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- Jones v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1988
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- Witcher v. PenderSupreme Court of Georgia · 1990
- Gilstrap v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1983
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