Supreme Court of Georgia

Blackmon v. State

October 2, 2017302 Ga. 173

Summary

The court affirmed Blackmon’s convictions for felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm because the evidence permitted a rational jury to reject his self-defense claim and find him guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. The court also rejected his ineffective-assistance claims, finding no deficient performance or resulting prejudice. No separate opinions were filed.