Supreme Court of Georgia

Carston v. State

February 15, 2021310 Ga. 797

Summary

The court affirmed the convictions, holding that the trial court did not unreasonably restrict cross-examination about a witness's pending felony charges. It also held that a video of the victim's gang initiation beating was relevant and properly admitted because it showed gang affiliation and supported the State's theory of motive. The court found no plain error in admitting the video under Rule 403.