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258 Ga. 273

Johnson v. State

Supreme Court of Georgia

Decided June 1, 1988

Supreme Court of Georgia · decided 1988-06-01

Relies on Jackson v. Virginia

Decided 1988-06-01

Clarke, Presiding Justice.

¶1A jury convicted Johnson of the murder of Joseph Weaver and the court sentenced him to life in prison. On appeal, Johnson contends the evidence fails to support the conviction as a matter of law. We disagree and affirm.

¶2Dressed as women, the defendant and a friend, Samuel Davis, entered a public transportation facility where they encountered the victim. The victim hit Davis with a radio and a cooler causing water to splash on Davis and Johnson. A controversy ensued resulting in Johnson shooting and killing the victim. No evidence indicated justification for this act. After the shooting, Johnson fled to Ft. Valley where he was arrested.

¶3Applying the standard established in Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U. S. 307 (99 SC 2781, 61 LE2d 560) (1979), we find the evidence supports the verdict.

¶4Judgment affirmed.

All the Justices concur.
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