BETSILL v. STATE

76034.

185 Ga. App. 755 (1988)

365 S.E.2d 548

BETSILL v. THE STATE.

Court of Appeals of Georgia.

Decided February 8, 1988.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Kenneth L. Gordon, for appellant.

Johnnie L. Caldwell, Jr., District Attorney, Anne Cobb, Assistant District Attorney, for appellee.


DEEN, Presiding Judge.

The appellant, Tommy Betsill, was convicted of three counts of selling cocaine in violation of the Georgia Controlled Substances Act. On appeal his sole contention is that the trial court improperly commented on the evidence.

During cross-examination Betsill admitted selling the cocaine as a favor to the buyer, but stated that he had not meant to violate the law. During closing argument defense counsel reiterated Betsill's declared intent...

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