Legal Opinion

Martin v. State

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided January 16, 1992No. A92A0170Published

1Opinion of the Court

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

Defendant Martin appeals his conviction of the offense of aggravated assault (with a deadly weapon). The sole enumeration of error questions the sufficiency of the evidence to authorize the jury’s verdict. Held:

Defendant was intermittently employed in his mother’s business, Styles by Delores, a hair salon. The victim, Watkins, worked as manager and part-time “massage therapist” for Styles by Delores. There *522was evidence that defendant was aggressive, short tempered, and jealous of Watkins’ position and authority at the salon.

Decided January 16, 1992. A. Nevell Owens,…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Jackson v. VirginiaSupreme Court of the United States · 1979
  2. Smith v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1991

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