Slaton v. the State.

Summary

The Supreme Court of Georgia affirmed William Slaton’s murder conviction. The Court held that the evidence was sufficient to support the verdict, and that Slaton’s claims of ineffective assistance of counsel—including failure to explain plea terms, to seek severance, and to object to various evidentiary matters—were without merit. The Court also affirmed the trial court’s discretionary rulings on admissibility of other‑act evidence, opening‑statement references, and the admission of a certified indictment copy. Accordingly, the judgment was affirmed.