Supreme Court of Georgia
Mitchell v. the State.
April 16, 2018813 S.E.2d 367
Summary
The court affirmed Mitchell's convictions for malice murder, aggravated assault, and two firearm-possession offenses. It held that the evidence, including Mitchell's statements, eyewitness testimony, physical evidence, and corroborating circumstances, was sufficient; that the trial court did not abuse its discretion by permitting leading questions to a reluctant witness; and that the challenge to forensic-biologist testimony was waived and meritless. The court also rejected Mitchell's ineffective-assistance claim because he failed to show objectively unreasonable performance.