Davis v. State

Summary

The Supreme Court of Georgia affirmed Davis’s convictions and sentences, rejecting his speedy‑trial claim, his argument that reverse 404(b) evidence should have been admitted, and his ineffective‑assistance of counsel allegations. The Court held that the trial court did not abuse its discretion on any of these issues, applying the Barker‑Doggett factors for the speedy‑trial claim and the Strickland test for ineffective assistance. The Court also concluded that the proposed reverse 404(b) evidence was inadmissible propensity evidence.