Pruitt v. State

Smith, Judge.

Rickie Lee Pruitt was indicted for the offense of burglary. He was tried before a jury and found guilty. His motion for new trial was denied, and he appeals.

1. Pruitt contends the evidence was insufficient to support his conviction, specifically arguing that no evidence was presented that he entered the victim’s home, a necessary element of the offense under OCGA § 16-7-1.

The victim testified she returned to her home about 1:00 p.m. and observed a “scruffy looking” man carrying a backpack walking from her house to the house next door. When she entered her housé she saw…