Supreme Court of Georgia

Blash v. State

February 20, 2024318 Ga. 325

Summary

The court held that it had jurisdiction to decide the appeal despite an unresolved theft count, the timing of the nolle prosequi order, and the absence of a second notice of appeal. It affirmed the convictions, finding sufficient evidence, no reversible evidentiary or sentencing error, and no ineffective assistance of counsel. It vacated the sentences for first-degree burglary and firearm theft because those offenses merged with home invasion and armed robbery, respectively.