Harris v. State

DOYLE, Presiding Judge.

Johnny Eugene Harris was convicted on a multi-count indictment for violating the Georgia Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act1 (“RICO”), burglary,2 theft by taking,3 theft by deception,4 forgery in the first degree,5 and criminal trespass.6 Following the denial of his motion for new trial, he appeals, contending that the trial court erred because (1) the evidence was insufficient to support a guilty verdict on (a) theft by taking, (b) burglary, (c) theft by deception, and (d) certain RICO violations; (2) he was prohibited from arguing that he lacked…