McGlohon v. State

Birdsong, Presiding Judge.

Joel M. McGlohon appeals his convictions of aggravated assault and aggravated battery. He contends the trial court erred by setting aside two of his peremptory jury strikes and reseating two jurors previously challenged, and by failing to charge on the lesser included offense of battery in violation of OCGA § 16-5-23.1. McGlohon also contends his trial defense counsel was ineffective for failing to request a charge on this lesser included offense.

McGlohon, covered in blood, was apprehended by police who were responding to cries for help from a woman who had been…