Richardson v. State

Summary

The Supreme Court of Georgia affirmed Richardson's convictions for malice murder and aggravated assault, holding that the evidence was sufficient and the trial court did not err in denying his motions for a new trial, directed verdict, or claims of ineffective assistance. The Court reasoned that Richardson’s conduct as driver and participant satisfied the party‑to‑crime doctrine and that the trial judge properly exercised discretion as a thirteenth juror.