State v. Gilliland

CURETON, A.J.

Thomas E. Gilliland appeals his conviction for first-degree burglary. He argues the trial court erred in declining to direct a verdict of acquittal or, in the alternative, by refusing to give a jury charge on trespass as a lesser included offense of burglary. We affirm.

FACTS

I. Background

Gilliland and Pamela Morgan (Victim) met as co-workers. After they dated for a few months, Gilliland moved in with Victim. Following an incident in January 2010, Victim ended the relationship. Gilliland departed from the home, leaving his personal property behind. On February 16, 2010, the family…