Legal Opinion

Ervin v. State

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided June 2, 2009No. A09A0301PublishedCited by 1 opinion

1Opinion of the Court

Phipps, Judge.

Following a collision between James Ervin’s car and a school bus, Ervin was charged with failing to yield while turning left. At a bench trial, the court found Ervin guilty and ordered him to pay $50 in court costs. Ervin challenges the sufficiency of the evidence to support his conviction. Finding the evidence sufficient, we affirm.

In evaluating the sufficiency of the evidence supporting a conviction, this court must view the evidence in the light most favorable to the [judgment]. The presumption of innocence no longer applies, and we do not weigh evidence or determine witness…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Meeks v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2006
  2. In the Interest of B. C. G.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1998
  3. Washington v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2007
  4. Glass v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2004
  5. Pruitt v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2008

3Cited by1 opinion

  1. ODUOK v. the STATE.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2018

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