Doricien v. Georgia
Annotate this CaseJean Claude Doricien was convicted by jury of felony murder, possession of less than one ounce of marijuana, and various other offenses in connection with the shooting death of Tovara Flowers. On appeal, Doricien contended: (1) the trial court erred in denying his motion for a directed verdict of acquittal; (2) the trial court erred by failing to exclude from trial various statements that Doricien made to the police; and (3) he was denied constitutionally effective assistance of trial counsel. Finding no reversible error, the Georgia Supreme Court affirmed.
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