Legal Opinion

Hamilton v. State

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided August 14, 2008No. A08A1421PublishedCited by 10 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Phipps, Judge.

Richard Hamilton appeals his convictions of possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute and possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of a housing project. Hamilton contends that there was insufficient evidence for the jury to find him guilty. Hamilton also contends that the trial court erred in denying his motion for directed verdict on the ground that others had equal access to the cocaine. Finally, Hamilton contends that the trial court erred in denying his motion for mistrial. Finding no error, we affirm.

1. Hamilton argues that there was…

2Cases cited11 opinions

  1. Jackson v. VirginiaSupreme Court of the United States · 1979
  2. State v. JohnsonSupreme Court of Georgia · 2006
  3. Davis v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2005
  4. Godfrey v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1997
  5. Best v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2006

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3Cited by10 opinions

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