Abonza v. State

Johnson, Presiding Judge.

A DeKalb County jury convicted Pedro Abonza of trafficking in cocaine. He appeals from the denial of his motion for new trial, contending that the evidence was insufficient to support the conviction. He maintains that the evidence showing he was a party to the crime of selling cocaine was insufficient given his own testimony that he was present only to translate for a Spanish-speaking friend. Because we find the evidence sufficient, we affirm.

On appeal, Abonza no longer enjoys the presumption of innocence, and the evidence is viewed in the light most favorable to the…