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COMPTON v. STATE

S06A1718

635 S.E.2d 766 (2006)

COMPTON v. THE STATE.

SUPREME COURT OF GEORGIA

Decided: October 2, 2006

THOMPSON, Justice.

Larry Compton was convicted by a jury of murder and other crimes stemming from the shooting death of Jerry Heard.1 On appeal, Compton argues that the trial court erred in dismissing a juror during deliberations without good cause. We affirm.

Viewed in favor of the verdict, the evidence shows that Compton allowed his friend, Octavia Dobbs, to occupy a portion of a duplex apartment he owned on Smith Street. The...

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