Legal Opinion

Dixon v. State

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided June 11, 1980No. 59303PublishedCited by 15 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Smith, Judge.

Valerie Dixon appeals her conviction for obstruction of officers. In addition to the general grounds, appellant cites as error the trial court’s allowing testimony concerning the activities of others not involving her; testimony concerning her activities subsequent to her arrest; and testimony placing her character in issue. Appellant further contends the court erred in denying her motion for a directed verdict; in giving a burden-shifting charge with regard to intention; and in charging that a Columbus, Georgia police officer was a “law enforcement officer” as the term is used…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. Franklin v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1980
  2. Boyd v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1979
  3. Barrow v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1975
  4. Haas v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1978
  5. Perkins v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1979

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3Cited by15 opinions

  1. Brooks v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1992
  2. Green v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1999
  3. Carr v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1985
  4. Reynolds v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1983
  5. Animashaun v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1993

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