Ellis v. Georgia
Annotate this CaseDarius Ellis was tried by jury and convicted of the murder and attempted armed robbery of Marvel Stripling, as well as possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Ellis appealed, contending that: (1) the evidence was insufficient to sustain his convictions; (2) that the trial court improperly limited his voir dire of prospective jurors; (3) that the trial court improperly commented on the credibility of a witness; and (4) that he was denied the effective assistance of counsel. Having reviewed the briefs and record, the Supreme Court found no reversible error, and affirmed.
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