Johnson v. State

Deen, Presiding Judge.

A. J. Reed Johnson was convicted of entering an automobile and brings this appeal following the denial of his motion for a new trial.

1. Johnson first contends that the trial court erred in denying his motion to obtain the preliminary hearing transcript because it contained the exculpatory admissible evidence of a co-defendant who was now inaccessible.

Appellant contends that the transcript was admissible under OCGA § 24-3-10, and that he had attempted to secure the witness’ presence at trial by attempting to locate him at 2010 Red Drive, Apt. 3, Atlanta, Ga. 30315, an…