Supreme Court of Georgia

Smith v. State

October 2, 2017302 Ga. 207

Summary

The court affirmed Smith’s convictions, holding that the evidence was sufficient for a rational jury to find him guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. It also held that the trial court properly admitted expert testimony that the victim’s injuries were consistent with abusive trauma rather than an accident because that medical determination was beyond the jury’s ordinary knowledge. The court concluded that the expert testimony did not improperly decide Smith’s criminal responsibility.