Aaron v. State

Birdsong, Judge.

Aaron appeals his conviction of armed robbery and simple battery. He contends the trial court erred by denying his motion for a mistrial after the State introduced evidence of other crimes. Held:

1. “[W]hether to grant a mistrial is within the sound discretion of the trial court and his ruling will not be disturbed absent an abuse of discretion. Ladson v. State, 248 Ga. 470 (285 SE2d 508).” Buxton v. State, 253 Ga. 137, 139 (317 SE2d 538). Not only did appellant fail to demonstrate that the trial court abused its discretion, but the evidence of similar crimes of which he…