Payne v. State

10 Citing cases

  1. Reynolds v. State

    274 S.E.2d 679 (Ga. Ct. App. 1980)   Cited 1 times

    We have carefully reviewed the entire record and find that a rational trier of fact could reasonably have found from the evidence adduced at trial proof of appellant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Payne v. State, 151 Ga. App. 165, 166 ( 259 S.E.2d 168) (1979). Judgment affirmed. McMurray, P. J., and Smith J., concur.

  2. Culpepper v. State

    156 Ga. App. 331 (Ga. Ct. App. 1980)   Cited 7 times
    Finding that “[t]he banking records in question are the property of the banks involved; and release of the records by the banks violates no constitutionally protected interest of appellant”

    After a careful review of the evidence, we find that the evidence was more than sufficient to enable a rational trier of fact to find the appellant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Payne v. State, 151 Ga. App. 165, 166 ( 259 S.E.2d 168) (1979). Judgment affirmed. McMurray, P. J., and Smith, J., concur.

  3. Guest v. State

    270 S.E.2d 904 (Ga. Ct. App. 1980)   Cited 11 times

    After a careful review of the trial transcript and record we find, and so hold, that a rational trier of fact (the jury in the case sub judice) could reasonably have found the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt of the offense of voluntary manslaughter. Payne v. State, 151 Ga. App. 165, 166 ( 259 S.E.2d 168); Whatley v. State, 151 Ga. App. 174, 175 ( 259 S.E.2d 175); Moses v. State, 245 Ga. 180, 181 (1) ( 263 S.E.2d 916); Thomas v. State, 245 Ga. 688, 690 (1) ( 266 S.E.2d 499). Judgment affirmed. Smith and Banke, JJ., concur.

  4. McGuire v. State

    268 S.E.2d 772 (Ga. Ct. App. 1980)

    The jury was authorized to find from the state's evidence that this evidence meets the standard now established by our appellate courts, that is, that a review of all the evidence in a light most favorable to the prosecution was sufficient for us to find and hold that a rational trier of fact could have found the essential elements of the three crimes charged against the defendant beyond a reasonable doubt. See Payne v. State, 151 Ga. App. 165, 166 ( 259 S.E.2d 168); Whatley v. State, 151 Ga. App. 174, 175 ( 259 S.E.2d 175); Driggers v. State, 244 Ga. 160, 161 (1) ( 259 S.E.2d 133). Judgment affirmed. Smith and Banke, JJ., concur.

  5. Henry v. State

    267 S.E.2d 653 (Ga. Ct. App. 1980)   Cited 16 times
    In Henry v. State, 154 Ga. App. 120 (1) (267 S.E.2d 653), this court held that when an indictment charges a crime was committed in more than one way, proof that it was committed in one of the separate ways or methods alleged in the indictment makes a prima facie case for jury determination as to guilt or innocence.

    After a careful review of the trial transcript and record, we find, and so hold, that a rational trier of fact (the jury here) could readily have found the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt of the offense of child molestation. See Payne v. State, 151 Ga. App. 165, 166 ( 259 S.E.2d 168); Whatley v. State, 151 Ga. App. 174, 175 ( 259 S.E.2d 175). 3. "When, in a legal investigation,... conversations ... and similar evidence are facts to explain conduct and ascertain motives, they shall be admitted in evidence, not as hearsay, but as original evidence."

  6. Smith v. State

    267 S.E.2d 826 (Ga. Ct. App. 1980)   Cited 10 times

    After careful review of the trial transcript and record, we find and so hold that a rational trier of fact (the jury in the case sub judice) could readily have found the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt of the offense of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute in violation of the Georgia Controlled Substances Act. See Payne v. State, 151 Ga. App. 165, 166 ( 259 S.E.2d 168); Whatley v. State, 151 Ga. App. 174, 175 ( 259 S.E.2d 175). Judgment affirmed. Deen, C. J., Quillian, P. J., Shulman, Banke, Birdsong and Carley, JJ., concur.

  7. Thomas v. State

    153 Ga. App. 686 (Ga. Ct. App. 1980)   Cited 20 times
    In Thomas there was direct evidence connecting that defendant with some of the marijuana found in the room and additionally, the majority of the marijuana was found under the bed being used by Thomas.

    After a careful review of the trial transcript and record we find, and so hold, that a rational trier of fact (the jury in the case sub judice) could readily have found the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. See Payne v. State, 151 Ga. App. 165, 166 ( 259 S.E.2d 168); Whatley v. State, 151 Ga. App. 174, 175 ( 259 S.E.2d 175). The enumerations of error involving the sufficiency of the evidence are not meritorious. 2.

  8. Mayfield v. State

    265 S.E.2d 366 (Ga. Ct. App. 1980)   Cited 10 times

    The evidence was sufficient to support the jury verdict. Harris v. State, 234 Ga. 871, 873 ( 218 S.E.2d 583); Moore v. State, 240 Ga. 807, 811 (II (1)) ( 243 S.E.2d 1). After a review of the trial transcript and record we find that a rational trier of fact could readily have found the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt of the offense of violation of the Georgia Controlled Substances Act. Payne v. State, 151 Ga. App. 165, 166 ( 259 S.E.2d 168); Whatley v. State, 151 Ga. App. 174, 175 ( 259 S.E.2d 175). 6. Defendant contends that the sentence imposed constituted cruel and unusual punishment in violation of the Eighth Amendment of the United States Constitution. The sentence imposed, however, was within the statutory limitations.

  9. Patterson v. State

    265 S.E.2d 346 (Ga. Ct. App. 1980)

    After a careful review of the trial transcript and record we find, and so hold, that a rational trier of fact (the jury in the case sub judice) could readily have found the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt of each of the offenses of aggravated assault against a law enforcement officer, possession of a deadly weapon in the commission of a crime, and criminal attempt to escape. Payne v. State, 151 Ga. App. 165, 166 ( 259 S.E.2d 168); Whatley v. State, 151 Ga. App. 174, 175 ( 259 S.E.2d 175). Judgment affirmed. Smith and Banke, JJ., concur.

  10. Allen v. State

    263 S.E.2d 259 (Ga. Ct. App. 1979)   Cited 19 times

    The evidence was sufficient to support the verdict. Harris v. State, 234 Ga. 871, 873 ( 218 S.E.2d 583); Harris v. State, 236 Ga. 766, 767 ( 225 S.E.2d 263); Moore v. State, 240 Ga. 807, 811 (II (1)) ( 243 S.E.2d 1). After a careful review of the trial transcript and record we find that a rational trier of fact could readily have found the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt of the offense of rape. Payne v. State, 151 Ga. App. 165, 166 ( 259 S.E.2d 168); Whatley v. State, 151 Ga. App. 174, 175 ( 259 S.E.2d 175). Judgment affirmed. Banke and Underwood, JJ., concur.