Dorsey v. State

Andrews, Judge.

Maurice Jones Dorsey appeals from the judgment entered after a jury found him guilty of armed robbery and possession of a knife during the commission of a felony. Dorsey’s only argument on appeal is that the judge who presided over his case at trial was not authorized to do so. Dorsey contends that the superior court’s procedure for designating a magistrate to sit in for the judge assigned to his case did not comport with the requirements of OCGA § 15-1-9.1 (b) (2). For the reasons discussed below, we conclude there was no error and affirm.

OCGA § 15-1-9.1 (b) (2) provides:

If…