Taylor v. State

Summary

The Supreme Court of Georgia affirmed Mark Antonio Taylor's convictions arising from the fatal shooting of a dealership employee during a vehicle theft. The court held that the evidence was sufficient, trial counsel was not ineffective in jury selection or in failing to object during closing argument, and the trial court properly admitted impeachment evidence concerning Taylor's altercation with his girlfriend. The court also rejected Taylor's challenge to testimony about self-defense because the defense intentionally elicited the testimony.