Legal Opinion · Dissent

In the Interest of J. B.

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided November 1, 1996No. A96A1304Published

1DissentMcMurray, Presiding Judge

“ ‘ “ Although a defendant may not be convicted on the uncorroborated testimony of an accomplice, OCGA § 24-4-8, slight evidence of *433a defendant’s identity and participation from an extraneous source is all that is required to corroborate the accomplice’s testimony, and thus, support the verdict. (Cit.)’ (Cit.)” Sanchez v. State, 203 Ga. App. 61, 62 (1) (416 SE2d 139) (1992). “Sufficient corroboration may consist of either direct or circumstantial evidence which connects the defendant with the crime, tends to show his participation therein, and would justify an inference of the guilt of the…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. In the Interest of J. H. M.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1991
  2. Edwards v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1991
  3. Claybrooks v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1988
  4. McCauley v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1986
  5. Tucker v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1992

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