Sheriff v. State

Sognier, Judge.

John Clinton Sheriff was convicted of cruelty to children, and he appeals.

1. Appellant enumerates the general grounds. At trial evidence was adduced that the victim was the eight month old son of Brenda O’Dell. When O’Dell took the victim to the hospital to have his broken leg treated, the hospital contacted the local authorities regarding the matter. Stephen Harwelick, an investigator with the Gordon County Sheriff’s Department, testified that he discussed the incident with appellant, O’Dell’s boyfriend. Harwelick testified appellant was advised of his rights, waived those…