Evans v. State

Sognier, Judge.

Appellants were convicted of violating the Georgia Controlled Substances Act by trafficking in marijuana. On appeal they contend (1) that the evidence is insufficient as a matter of law to support the verdict; (2) that the trial court erred by denying appellants’ motion for a mistrial after the state presented evidence that appellants exercised their right to remain silent; and (3) by denying their motion in limine and allowing evidence which placed appellants’ character in evidence.

Appellants flew into the Jekyll Island, Georgia airport on the afternoon of January 2, 1981. The…