Wilsonv.The State
CourtSupreme Court of Georgia
Docket No.S22A0005
DecidedFebruary 1, 2022
Reporter313 Ga. 319
JudgesSee official opinion.
Tags
CriminalFelony MurderIneffective AssistanceHearsayExpert Testimony
Case Summary
Roney Wilson challenged felony-murder and related convictions arising from the shooting death of his girlfriend. He argued that counsel failed to object to hearsay used to prove motive and presented a defense allegedly contradicted by expert testimony. The Supreme Court held that he failed to show deficient performance or prejudice under either theory. The convictions were affirmed.
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