BLACKBURN, Judge.
Following a trial by jury, John Tweedell was convicted of one count of battery in violation of OCGA § 16-5-23.1. This appeal followed.
While the victim, Marcus Cunningham, was in line to pay for a pack of cigarettes at a convenience store, Tweedell entered the store and challenged Cunningham to a fight. As Cunningham attempted to exit the store, Tweedell struck him with his fist. The store manager separated them and ordered them to leave...
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