Legal Opinion

Collins v. State

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided March 16, 1978No. 55371PublishedCited by 14 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Webb, Judge.

This appeal is from Collins’ conviction of one count of armed robbery of Susan Hudson, who was resident manager of the Wellington Court Apartments in south DeKalb County. (See Collins v. State, 145 Ga. App. 341 (1)).

1. Collins insists that a mistrial should have been granted because during cross examination of a defense witness the district attorney commented: "Do you have a remarkable memory, Ms. Juhan? I congratulate you. Thank you.” We do not agree.

After defense counsel objected, the district attorney apologized and the court properly instructed the jury to disregard the…

2Cases cited18 opinions

  1. Brown v. MatthewsSupreme Court of Georgia · 1887
  2. Thomas v. BarnettCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1963
  3. Rucker v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1975
  4. Mendel v. PinkardCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1963
  5. Geter v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1963

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3Cited by14 opinions

  1. Helton v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1983
  2. Mafnas v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1979
  3. Echols v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1979
  4. Foote v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1995
  5. Chambers v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1980

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