JACKSON v. the STATE

Bethel, Judge.

*199 Anthony Jackson appeals from the denial of his motion for a new trial after he was convicted of first-degree arson, four counts of aggravated assault on a public safety officer, aggravated assault, first-degree burglary, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. On appeal, Jackson argues that the State presented insufficient evidence to support his convictions for arson and aggravated assault. He also argues that the trial court erred by not sitting as the "thirteenth juror" as required by OCGA §§ 5-5-20 and 5-5-21. For the reasons set forth below, we…