Franklin v. State

Summary

The Supreme Court of Georgia affirmed Franklin’s murder convictions, holding that the evidence was sufficient to reject his self‑defense claim, that the trial court did not err in admitting witness testimony despite a sequestration issue, that no curative instruction was required, and that Franklin’s ineffective‑assistance claim failed because counsel’s performance was not deficient and no prejudice was shown. The court also held that bifurcation of the firearm charge was unnecessary.