Legal Opinion

Stallworth v. State

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided June 26, 1979No. 57510PublishedCited by 5 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Shulman, Judge.

Appellant was convicted of burglary and rape. On appeal, we affirm.

1. Appellant contends on general grounds that the evidence adduced at trial was legally insufficient to support the jury’s verdict, which verdict, he complains, was contrary to the weight of the evidence.

"On appeals from findings of guilt, the presumption of innocence no longer prevails, the fact finders have determined the credibility of witnesses, the fact finders have been convinced beyond a reasonable doubt, and the appellate courts review the evidence only to determine if there is any evidence sufficient to…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. Chaffin v. StynchcombeSupreme Court of the United States · 1973
  2. Ridley v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1976
  3. Dillard v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1978
  4. Glover v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1976
  5. Porter v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1946

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3Cited by5 opinions

  1. Gaxiola v. StateNevada Supreme Court · 2005
  2. Clark v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2001
  3. In re S. Y. H.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1986
  4. Gutierrez v. StateDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 2014
  5. Mojica (Martin) Vs. StateNevada Supreme Court · 2020

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