Batten v. the State

Bethel, Judge.

Jesse Lamar Batten appeals from the denial of his motion for a new trial. He argues that the trial court erred in denying his motions to suppress and in admitting certain statements that he made to law enforcement officers. We disagree and affirm because the trial court did not err in denying the motions.

Following a conviction, we view the evidence “in the light most favorable to support the verdict,” and the defendant “no longer enjoys a presumption of innocence.” Everhart v. State, 337 Ga.App. 348, 348 (786 SE2d 866) (2016) (quoting Culver v. State, 230 Ga.App. 224, 224 (496…