Hammock v. State

Cooper, Judge.

Joe Dennis Hammock was tried before a jury and found guilty of terroristic threats, in violation of OCGA § 16-11-37. He appeals from the judgment of conviction and sentence entered by the trial court on the jury’s verdict of guilt.

1. Investigating the possibility of an insanity defense, defense counsel arranged for Dr. Newkirk, a psychiatrist, to interview and evaluate appellant. Appellant made an incriminating statement dur ing this interview. Thereafter, appellant made a pretrial motion in limine to prohibit Dr. Newkirk from relating this incriminating statement to the jury,…