Painter v. State
Court of Appeals of Georgia
1Opinion of the Court
Sognier, Judge.
Painter was convicted of first degree forgery. He appeals (1) on the general grounds; and on the grounds (2) that the verdict is inconsistent; (3) that the trial court erred by failing to grant a continuance prior to commencing trial; and (4) by admitting state’s exhibits 2 and 6 into evidence.
1. In regard to the general grounds, the evidence is more than sufficient to sustain Painter’s conviction. The weight of the evidence and credibility of witnesses are for the jury’s determination. Armour v. State, 154 Ga. App. 740 (270 SE2d 22) (1980). This court passes on the sufficiency…
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