Dorsey v. State

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

Via accusation, defendant was charged with carrying a dangerous weapon in a concealed manner, in violation of OCGA § 16-11-126 (a). He was tried and convicted by the trial court, sitting without a jury, and sentenced to 12 months on probation. This appeal followed the denial of defendant’s motion for a new trial.

The evidence adduced below demonstrates that on the night in question, the police heard what sounded like gunshots in a public housing area. They went to investigate and came upon four men, one of whom was defendant. The men spotted the police and started…