Sullivan v. Georgia
Annotate this CaseAppellant Jaren Sullivan was convicted of malice murder and other charges related to the shooting death of Marques Dockery and the aggravated assault of Najee Murray. On appeal, Appellant contended that his trial counsel rendered constitutionally ineffective assistance by: (1) failing to present evidence of Dockery’s alleged gang affiliation; (2) failing to elicit testimony suggesting that Dockery was armed; and (3) failing to object when an investigator offered his opinions regarding the shooting. Also contending that these errors combined to prejudice him, Appellant sought reversal of his convictions. Finding no reversible error, the Georgia Supreme Court affirmed Appellant's convictions.
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