Supreme Court of Georgia

Williams v. State

April 18, 2023316 Ga. 147

Summary

The Supreme Court of Georgia affirmed Brandon Williams's conviction for malice murder and the life‑without‑parole sentence. The Court held that the evidence was sufficient to reject his self‑defense claim, that the trial court properly exercised its sentencing discretion, and that the felony‑murder verdict was correctly vacated by operation of law.