Thornton v. State
Court of Appeals of Georgia
1Opinion of the Court
Carley, Judge.
Appellant was indicted for first degree arson in connection with a fire at the residence of Willie Joe Patterson located at 930 Tatnall Street, Macon, Bibb County, Georgia. Following a jury trial appellant was convicted and sentenced to five years in the penitentiary. He appeals.
The evidence adduced on behalf of the state would authorize the jury to find the following: On the night of November 15, 1980 someone, without permission, deliberately set fire to the residence of Mr. Patterson. Between the hours of 9:00 and 10:00 p.m. on the night of the fire, appellant and Mr.…
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2Cases cited10 opinions
- Jackson v. VirginiaSupreme Court of the United States · 1979
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- Merritt v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1940
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