Sawyer v. Georgia
Annotate this CaseIn 2016, a jury found Devin Sawyer guilty of felony murder and other crimes in connection with the death of Michael Weeks, Jr. Sawyer appeals, contending that his trial counsel rendered constitutionally ineffective assistance because counsel: (1) did not object to a witness’ purported comments on Sawyer’s credibility; (2) did not object to testimony that allegedly placed Sawyer’s character into evidence; and (3) did not object to hearsay testimony involving statements made by Weeks’ mother. Because the Georgia Supreme Court determined that Sawyer’s counsel did not render ineffective assistance to Sawyer, it affirmed his conviction.
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