C. C. R. v. State , 145 Ga. App. 27 ( 1978 )


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  • Quillian, Presiding Judge.

    The defendant, a juvenile, appeals the judgment of delinquency. He contends that the evidence was insufficient to support the prosecution since it was predicated solely on the corroborating testimony of a co-participant. Citing Code § 38-121 it is urged that, as in á criminal prosecution, corroboration of an accomplice’s testimony is essential. Held:

    In numerous decisions our courts have held that corroboration of an accomplice is not necessary to sustain a misdemeanor conviction. Martin v. State, 17 Ga. App. 372 (1) (86 SE 945) and cits.; Fields v. State, 88 Ga. App. 770 (1) (77 SE2d 751). For, Code § 38-121 specifically requires corroboration "in any case of felony,” otherwise, "the testimony of a single witness is generally sufficient to establish a fact.” Since this was not a felony case, we therefore find there was some evidence to sustain the defendant’s adjudication as a delinquent.

    Judgment affirmed.

    Webb and McMurray, JJ., concur.

Document Info

Docket Number: 55040

Citation Numbers: 145 Ga. App. 27

Judges: Quillian

Filed Date: 2/24/1978

Precedential Status: Precedential

Modified Date: 7/23/2022