appellant in asserting error in Georgia

2026See also Westmoreland v. State, 287 Ga. 688, 696 (2010) (“[T]he burden is always on the appellant in asserting error to show it affirmatively by the record.”) (citation and punctuation omitted).

2019See Westmoreland v. State , 287 Ga. 688 , 696 (10), 699 S.E.2d 13 (2010) ("It is a sound rule of appellate practice that the burden is always on the appellant in asserting error to show it affirmatively by the record.") (citations and punctuation omitted).

2012“It is a sound rule of appellate practice that the burden is always on the appellant in asserting error to show it affirmatively by the record. [Jones] has not met his burden and it is not the function of this [C]ourt to cull the record on behalf of a party in search of instances of error.” (Punctuation and footnote omitted.) Walker v. State, 296 Ga. App. 531, 537 (2) (b) ( 675 SE2d 270 ) (2009).

2012“It is a sound rule of appellate practice that the burden is always on the appellant in asserting error to show it affirmatively by the record. [Jones] has not met his burden and it is not the function of this [C]ourt to cull the record on behalf of a party in search of instances of error.” (Punctuation and footnote omitted.) Walker v. State, 296 Ga. App. 531, 537 (2) (b) ( 675 SE2d 270 ) (2009).

2024In short, we are faced with a nondescript “standing objection” without knowing the true basis of the objection.9 “[T]he burden is always on the appellant in asserting error to show it affirmatively by the record[,]” Mathis v. State, 299 Ga. App. 831, 835 (1) (b), n. 15 ( 684 SE2d 6 ) (2009), and “[a]s we have reiterated time and time again, this Court will not cull the record in search of error on behalf of a party.” Id. at 834 (1) (b), n. 11.

2024In short, we are faced with a nondescript “standing objection” without knowing the true basis of the objection.9 “[T]he burden is always on the appellant in asserting error to show it affirmatively by the record[,]” Mathis v. State, 299 Ga. App. 831, 835 (1) (b), n. 15 ( 684 SE2d 6 ) (2009), and “[a]s we have reiterated time and time again, this Court will not cull the record in search of error on behalf of a party.” Id. at 834 (1) (b), n. 11.

2021They also cite text messages Renno exchanged with two Snellings Walters principals 42 See Wilbanks v. State, 251 Ga. App. 248, 268 (19) (b) ( 554 SE2d 248 ) (2001) (“It is a sound rule of appellate practice that the burden is always on the appellant in asserting error to show it affirmatively by the record.” (punctuation omitted)); CT.

2021They also cite text messages Renno exchanged with two Snellings Walters principals 42 See Wilbanks v. State, 251 Ga. App. 248, 268 (19) (b) ( 554 SE2d 248 ) (2001) (“It is a sound rule of appellate practice that the burden is always on the appellant in asserting error to show it affirmatively by the record.” (punctuation omitted)); CT.

2018See Wallace v. State , 296 Ga. 388 , 392 (4) (b), 768 S.E.2d 480 (2015) (it is not this Court's responsibility to cull the record in search of support for the appellant's claims); Westmoreland v. State , 287 Ga. 688 , 696 (10), 699 S.E.2d 13 (2010) ("[T]he burden is always on the appellant in asserting error to show it affirmatively by the record." (citation and punctuation omitted) ).

2018See Wallace v. State , 296 Ga. 388 , 392 (4) (b), 768 S.E.2d 480 (2015) (it is not this Court's responsibility to cull the record in search of support for the appellant's claims); Westmoreland v. State , 287 Ga. 688 , 696 (10), 699 S.E.2d 13 (2010) ("[T]he burden is always on the appellant in asserting error to show it affirmatively by the record." (citation and punctuation omitted) ).

2014“It is a sound rule of appellate practice that the burden is always on the appellant in asserting error to show it affirmatively by the record. [Gordon] has not met his burden and it is not the function of this Court to cull the record on behalf of a party in search of instances of error.” (Citation and punctuation omitted.) Jones v. State, 318 Ga. App. 342, 348 (3) (a) (iii), n. 4 ( 733 SE2d 400 ) (2012). (b) Gordon contends that his trial lawyer was ineffective in failing to request a jury charge on sexual battery as a lesser included offense of aggravated sexual battery and child molestatio

2014“It is a sound rule of appellate practice that the burden is always on the appellant in asserting error to show it affirmatively by the record. [Gordon] has not met his burden and it is not the function of this Court to cull the record on behalf of a party in search of instances of error.” (Citation and punctuation omitted.) Jones v. State, 318 Ga. App. 342, 348 (3) (a) (iii), n. 4 ( 733 SE2d 400 ) (2012). (b) Gordon contends that his trial lawyer was ineffective in failing to request a jury charge on sexual battery as a lesser included offense of aggravated sexual battery and child molestatio

1998Smith v. Forrester, 132 Ga. App. 426 ( 208 SE2d 199 ).’ Witlen v. Witlen, 149 Ga. App. 88, 89 ( 253 SE2d 450 ).

1998Smith v. Forrester, 132 Ga. App. 426 ( 208 SE2d 199 ).’ Witlen v. Witlen, 149 Ga. App. 88, 89 ( 253 SE2d 450 ).

1996Moreover, when the trial court instructed counsel to examine the evidence before it went to the jury, Melton’s trial counsel responded, “[i]t looks all right, Your Honor.” If error, it is an embraced error, and an embraced error is an earned error, hence not redressable.- Moreover, “[i]t is a sound rule of appellate practice that the burden is always on the appellant in asserting error to show it affirmatively by the record. [Melton] has not met his burden and it is not the function of this court to cull the record on behalf of a party in search of instances of error.” (Citations and punctuati

1996Moreover, when the trial court instructed counsel to examine the evidence before it went to the jury, Melton’s trial counsel responded, “[i]t looks all right, Your Honor.” If error, it is an embraced error, and an embraced error is an earned error, hence not redressable.- Moreover, “[i]t is a sound rule of appellate practice that the burden is always on the appellant in asserting error to show it affirmatively by the record. [Melton] has not met his burden and it is not the function of this court to cull the record on behalf of a party in search of instances of error.” (Citations and punctuati

1978"The brief cannot serve in the place of the record or the transcript for the purpose of demonstrating error or for supporting a claim of error.” Maloy v. Dixon, 127 Ga. App. 151, 154 ( 193 SE2d 19 ) (1972); Finley v. Franklin Aluminum Co., 132 Ga. App. 70, 71 (1) ( 207 SE2d 543 ) (1974).

1978"The brief cannot serve in the place of the record or the transcript for the purpose of demonstrating error or for supporting a claim of error.” Maloy v. Dixon, 127 Ga. App. 151, 154 ( 193 SE2d 19 ) (1972); Finley v. Franklin Aluminum Co., 132 Ga. App. 70, 71 (1) ( 207 SE2d 543 ) (1974).

2018Nevertheless, because this is a criminal case, and given the relatively straightforward nature of the evidence before us, we have reviewed the merits of his challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence to support his convictions. 7 Hartzler , 332 Ga. App. at 676 (1), 774 S.E.2d 738 (punctuation omitted); see Jackson v. Virginia , 443 U.S. 307 , 319 (III) (B), 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979). 8 Hartzler , 332 Ga. App. at 676 (1), 774 S.E.2d 738 (punctuation omitted). 9 Id. (punctuation omitted). 10 Possession is an essential element of each of Duncan's drug-related convictions.

2018Nevertheless, because this is a criminal case, and given the relatively straightforward nature of the evidence before us, we have reviewed the merits of his challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence to support his convictions. 7 Hartzler , 332 Ga. App. at 676 (1), 774 S.E.2d 738 (punctuation omitted); see Jackson v. Virginia , 443 U.S. 307 , 319 (III) (B), 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979). 8 Hartzler , 332 Ga. App. at 676 (1), 774 S.E.2d 738 (punctuation omitted). 9 Id. (punctuation omitted). 10 Possession is an essential element of each of Duncan's drug-related convictions.

2026See Gordon v. State, 373 Ga. App. 592 , 600(2) ( 908 SE2d 297 ) (2024) (“The burden is always on the appellant in asserting error to show it affirmatively by the record[.]”) (citation and punctuation omitted). 18 13.

2026See Gordon v. State, 373 Ga. App. 592 , 600(2) ( 908 SE2d 297 ) (2024) (“The burden is always on the appellant in asserting error to show it affirmatively by the record[.]”) (citation and punctuation omitted). 18 13.

2026See Soto v. State, 303 Ga. 517, 523 (2018) (“The burden is always on the appellant in asserting error to show it affirmatively by the record.” (cleaned 6 up)).

2026Moreover, “[t]here is no per se rule requiring counsel for criminal defendants to provide them with copies of all discovery materials.” Lee v. State, 318 Ga. 412, 430 (2024) (citation and punctuation omitted), and Richardson has not explained how trial counsel’s decision to provide a transcript for a video with poor audio quality was objectively unreasonable or how he was prejudiced by that decision.

2026See also Taylor v. State, 315 Ga. 630, 650 (2023) (“It is not the function of this Court to cull the record for a party to find alleged errors or to form arguments on the appellant’s behalf.” (quotation marks omitted)). 3.

2018Nevertheless, because this is a criminal case, and given the relatively straightforward nature of the evidence before us, we have reviewed the merits of his challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence to support his convictions. 7 Hartzler , 332 Ga. App. at 676 (1), 774 S.E.2d 738 (punctuation omitted); see Jackson v. Virginia , 443 U.S. 307 , 319 (III) (B), 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979). 8 Hartzler , 332 Ga. App. at 676 (1), 774 S.E.2d 738 (punctuation omitted). 9 Id. (punctuation omitted). 10 Possession is an essential element of each of Duncan's drug-related convictions.

2018Nevertheless, because this is a criminal case, and given the relatively straightforward nature of the evidence before us, we have reviewed the merits of his challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence to support his convictions. 7 Hartzler , 332 Ga. App. at 676 (1), 774 S.E.2d 738 (punctuation omitted); see Jackson v. Virginia , 443 U.S. 307 , 319 (III) (B), 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979). 8 Hartzler , 332 Ga. App. at 676 (1), 774 S.E.2d 738 (punctuation omitted). 9 Id. (punctuation omitted). 10 Possession is an essential element of each of Duncan's drug-related convictions.

2016The appellants, however, cite to no evidence that the two had any actual contact or involvement, much less of the extent of such a relationship.31 Similarly, the 29 (Citation omitted.) Robinson v. State, 312 Ga. App. 736, 753 (7) ( 719 SE2d 601 ) (2011), quoting Lemming, 292 Ga. App. at 141 (1). 30 (Punctuation omitted.) In re Estate of Robertson, 271 Ga. App. 785, 790 ( 611 SE2d 680 ) (2005). 31 We note that “[i]t is a sound rule of appellate practice that the burden is always on the appellant in asserting error to show it affirmatively by the record. . . . 19 appellants cite to no evidence r

2016The appellants, however, cite to no evidence that the two had any actual contact or involvement, much less of the extent of such a relationship.31 Similarly, the 29 (Citation omitted.) Robinson v. State, 312 Ga. App. 736, 753 (7) ( 719 SE2d 601 ) (2011), quoting Lemming, 292 Ga. App. at 141 (1). 30 (Punctuation omitted.) In re Estate of Robertson, 271 Ga. App. 785, 790 ( 611 SE2d 680 ) (2005). 31 We note that “[i]t is a sound rule of appellate practice that the burden is always on the appellant in asserting error to show it affirmatively by the record. . . . 19 appellants cite to no evidence r

2016The appellants, however, cite to no evidence that the two had any actual contact or involvement, much less of the extent of such a relationship.31 Similarly, the 29 (Citation omitted.) Robinson v. State, 312 Ga. App. 736, 753 (7) ( 719 SE2d 601 ) (2011), quoting Lemming, 292 Ga. App. at 141 (1). 30 (Punctuation omitted.) In re Estate of Robertson, 271 Ga. App. 785, 790 ( 611 SE2d 680 ) (2005). 31 We note that “[i]t is a sound rule of appellate practice that the burden is always on the appellant in asserting error to show it affirmatively by the record. . . . 19 appellants cite to no evidence r

2016The appellants, however, cite to no evidence that the two had any actual contact or involvement, much less of the extent of such a relationship.31 Similarly, the 29 (Citation omitted.) Robinson v. State, 312 Ga. App. 736, 753 (7) ( 719 SE2d 601 ) (2011), quoting Lemming, 292 Ga. App. at 141 (1). 30 (Punctuation omitted.) In re Estate of Robertson, 271 Ga. App. 785, 790 ( 611 SE2d 680 ) (2005). 31 We note that “[i]t is a sound rule of appellate practice that the burden is always on the appellant in asserting error to show it affirmatively by the record. . . . 19 appellants cite to no evidence r

2016The appellants, however, cite to no evidence that the two had any actual contact or involvement, much less of the extent of such a relationship.31 Similarly, the 29 (Citation omitted.) Robinson v. State, 312 Ga. App. 736, 753 (7) ( 719 SE2d 601 ) (2011), quoting Lemming, 292 Ga. App. at 141 (1). 30 (Punctuation omitted.) In re Estate of Robertson, 271 Ga. App. 785, 790 ( 611 SE2d 680 ) (2005). 31 We note that “[i]t is a sound rule of appellate practice that the burden is always on the appellant in asserting error to show it affirmatively by the record. . . . 19 appellants cite to no evidence r

2015It is not an appellate court’s responsibility “to cull the record on behalf of the [appellant] to find alleged errors.” Maxwell v. State, 290 Ga. 574, 575 (2) ( 722 SE2d 763 ) (2012).

2015It is not an appellate court’s responsibility “to cull the record on behalf of the [appellant] to find alleged errors.” Maxwell v. State, 290 Ga. 574, 575 (2) ( 722 SE2d 763 ) (2012).

2012Martin v. State, 281 Ga. 778, 780 (2) ( 642 SE2d 837 ) (2007). “[T]he burden is always on the appellant in asserting error to show it affirmatively by the record.” (Punctuation omitted.) Westmoreland v. State, 287 Ga. 688, 696 (1) ( 699 SE2d 13 ) (2010). 5.

2012Martin v. State, 281 Ga. 778, 780 (2) ( 642 SE2d 837 ) (2007). “[T]he burden is always on the appellant in asserting error to show it affirmatively by the record.” (Punctuation omitted.) Westmoreland v. State, 287 Ga. 688, 696 (1) ( 699 SE2d 13 ) (2010). 5.

2010See also Supreme Court Rule 19, n. 1 (“page references to the record (R-) and transcript (T-) are essential”). “ ‘[Requirements as to the form of appellate briefs were created, not to provide an obstacle, but to aid parties in presenting their arguments in a manner most likely to be fully and efficiently comprehended by [our appellate courts].. .. [W]e note that it is not our job to cull the record on behalf of a party.’ ” Luong v. Tran, 280 Ga. App. 15, 16 (1) ( 633 SE2d 797 ) (2006).

2010See also Supreme Court Rule 19, n. 1 (“page references to the record (R-) and transcript (T-) are essential”). “ ‘[Requirements as to the form of appellate briefs were created, not to provide an obstacle, but to aid parties in presenting their arguments in a manner most likely to be fully and efficiently comprehended by [our appellate courts].. .. [W]e note that it is not our job to cull the record on behalf of a party.’ ” Luong v. Tran, 280 Ga. App. 15, 16 (1) ( 633 SE2d 797 ) (2006).

2009Smith, P. J., and Adams, J., concur. 1 443 U. S. 307 (99 SC 2781, 61 LE2d 560) (1979). 2 (Footnotes omitted.) Nguyen v. State, 294 Ga. App. 67 ( 668 SE2d 514 ) (2008). 3 (Citations and punctuation omitted.) Hudson v. State, 284 Ga. 595, 597-598 (5) ( 669 SE2d 94 ) (2008), citing Strickland v. Washington, 466 U. S. 668, 687 (104 SC 2052, 80 LE2d 674) (1984). 4 (Citation omitted.) McDaniel v. State, 279 Ga. 801, 802 (2) (a) ( 621 SE2d 424 ) (2005). 5 See Hampton v. State, 279 Ga. 625, 627-628 (4) ( 619 SE2d 616 ) (2005). 6 (Citations omitted.) Smith v. State, 282 Ga. 388, 389 (1) ( 651 SE2d 28 )

2009Smith, P. J., and Adams, J., concur. 1 443 U. S. 307 (99 SC 2781, 61 LE2d 560) (1979). 2 (Footnotes omitted.) Nguyen v. State, 294 Ga. App. 67 ( 668 SE2d 514 ) (2008). 3 (Citations and punctuation omitted.) Hudson v. State, 284 Ga. 595, 597-598 (5) ( 669 SE2d 94 ) (2008), citing Strickland v. Washington, 466 U. S. 668, 687 (104 SC 2052, 80 LE2d 674) (1984). 4 (Citation omitted.) McDaniel v. State, 279 Ga. 801, 802 (2) (a) ( 621 SE2d 424 ) (2005). 5 See Hampton v. State, 279 Ga. 625, 627-628 (4) ( 619 SE2d 616 ) (2005). 6 (Citations omitted.) Smith v. State, 282 Ga. 388, 389 (1) ( 651 SE2d 28 )

2009Smith, P. J., and Adams, J., concur. 1 443 U. S. 307 (99 SC 2781, 61 LE2d 560) (1979). 2 (Footnotes omitted.) Nguyen v. State, 294 Ga. App. 67 ( 668 SE2d 514 ) (2008). 3 (Citations and punctuation omitted.) Hudson v. State, 284 Ga. 595, 597-598 (5) ( 669 SE2d 94 ) (2008), citing Strickland v. Washington, 466 U. S. 668, 687 (104 SC 2052, 80 LE2d 674) (1984). 4 (Citation omitted.) McDaniel v. State, 279 Ga. 801, 802 (2) (a) ( 621 SE2d 424 ) (2005). 5 See Hampton v. State, 279 Ga. 625, 627-628 (4) ( 619 SE2d 616 ) (2005). 6 (Citations omitted.) Smith v. State, 282 Ga. 388, 389 (1) ( 651 SE2d 28 )

2009Smith, P. J., and Adams, J., concur. 1 443 U. S. 307 (99 SC 2781, 61 LE2d 560) (1979). 2 (Footnotes omitted.) Nguyen v. State, 294 Ga. App. 67 ( 668 SE2d 514 ) (2008). 3 (Citations and punctuation omitted.) Hudson v. State, 284 Ga. 595, 597-598 (5) ( 669 SE2d 94 ) (2008), citing Strickland v. Washington, 466 U. S. 668, 687 (104 SC 2052, 80 LE2d 674) (1984). 4 (Citation omitted.) McDaniel v. State, 279 Ga. 801, 802 (2) (a) ( 621 SE2d 424 ) (2005). 5 See Hampton v. State, 279 Ga. 625, 627-628 (4) ( 619 SE2d 616 ) (2005). 6 (Citations omitted.) Smith v. State, 282 Ga. 388, 389 (1) ( 651 SE2d 28 )

2009Smith, P. J., and Adams, J., concur. 1 443 U. S. 307 (99 SC 2781, 61 LE2d 560) (1979). 2 (Footnotes omitted.) Nguyen v. State, 294 Ga. App. 67 ( 668 SE2d 514 ) (2008). 3 (Citations and punctuation omitted.) Hudson v. State, 284 Ga. 595, 597-598 (5) ( 669 SE2d 94 ) (2008), citing Strickland v. Washington, 466 U. S. 668, 687 (104 SC 2052, 80 LE2d 674) (1984). 4 (Citation omitted.) McDaniel v. State, 279 Ga. 801, 802 (2) (a) ( 621 SE2d 424 ) (2005). 5 See Hampton v. State, 279 Ga. 625, 627-628 (4) ( 619 SE2d 616 ) (2005). 6 (Citations omitted.) Smith v. State, 282 Ga. 388, 389 (1) ( 651 SE2d 28 )

2009Smith, P. J., and Adams, J., concur. 1 443 U. S. 307 (99 SC 2781, 61 LE2d 560) (1979). 2 (Footnotes omitted.) Nguyen v. State, 294 Ga. App. 67 ( 668 SE2d 514 ) (2008). 3 (Citations and punctuation omitted.) Hudson v. State, 284 Ga. 595, 597-598 (5) ( 669 SE2d 94 ) (2008), citing Strickland v. Washington, 466 U. S. 668, 687 (104 SC 2052, 80 LE2d 674) (1984). 4 (Citation omitted.) McDaniel v. State, 279 Ga. 801, 802 (2) (a) ( 621 SE2d 424 ) (2005). 5 See Hampton v. State, 279 Ga. 625, 627-628 (4) ( 619 SE2d 616 ) (2005). 6 (Citations omitted.) Smith v. State, 282 Ga. 388, 389 (1) ( 651 SE2d 28 )

2009Smith, P. J., and Adams, J., concur. 1 443 U. S. 307 (99 SC 2781, 61 LE2d 560) (1979). 2 (Footnotes omitted.) Nguyen v. State, 294 Ga. App. 67 ( 668 SE2d 514 ) (2008). 3 (Citations and punctuation omitted.) Hudson v. State, 284 Ga. 595, 597-598 (5) ( 669 SE2d 94 ) (2008), citing Strickland v. Washington, 466 U. S. 668, 687 (104 SC 2052, 80 LE2d 674) (1984). 4 (Citation omitted.) McDaniel v. State, 279 Ga. 801, 802 (2) (a) ( 621 SE2d 424 ) (2005). 5 See Hampton v. State, 279 Ga. 625, 627-628 (4) ( 619 SE2d 616 ) (2005). 6 (Citations omitted.) Smith v. State, 282 Ga. 388, 389 (1) ( 651 SE2d 28 )

2009Smith, P. J., and Adams, J., concur. 1 443 U. S. 307 (99 SC 2781, 61 LE2d 560) (1979). 2 (Footnotes omitted.) Nguyen v. State, 294 Ga. App. 67 ( 668 SE2d 514 ) (2008). 3 (Citations and punctuation omitted.) Hudson v. State, 284 Ga. 595, 597-598 (5) ( 669 SE2d 94 ) (2008), citing Strickland v. Washington, 466 U. S. 668, 687 (104 SC 2052, 80 LE2d 674) (1984). 4 (Citation omitted.) McDaniel v. State, 279 Ga. 801, 802 (2) (a) ( 621 SE2d 424 ) (2005). 5 See Hampton v. State, 279 Ga. 625, 627-628 (4) ( 619 SE2d 616 ) (2005). 6 (Citations omitted.) Smith v. State, 282 Ga. 388, 389 (1) ( 651 SE2d 28 )

2009Smith, P. J., and Adams, J., concur. 1 443 U. S. 307 (99 SC 2781, 61 LE2d 560) (1979). 2 (Footnotes omitted.) Nguyen v. State, 294 Ga. App. 67 ( 668 SE2d 514 ) (2008). 3 (Citations and punctuation omitted.) Hudson v. State, 284 Ga. 595, 597-598 (5) ( 669 SE2d 94 ) (2008), citing Strickland v. Washington, 466 U. S. 668, 687 (104 SC 2052, 80 LE2d 674) (1984). 4 (Citation omitted.) McDaniel v. State, 279 Ga. 801, 802 (2) (a) ( 621 SE2d 424 ) (2005). 5 See Hampton v. State, 279 Ga. 625, 627-628 (4) ( 619 SE2d 616 ) (2005). 6 (Citations omitted.) Smith v. State, 282 Ga. 388, 389 (1) ( 651 SE2d 28 )

2009Smith, P. J., and Adams, J., concur. 1 443 U. S. 307 (99 SC 2781, 61 LE2d 560) (1979). 2 (Footnotes omitted.) Nguyen v. State, 294 Ga. App. 67 ( 668 SE2d 514 ) (2008). 3 (Citations and punctuation omitted.) Hudson v. State, 284 Ga. 595, 597-598 (5) ( 669 SE2d 94 ) (2008), citing Strickland v. Washington, 466 U. S. 668, 687 (104 SC 2052, 80 LE2d 674) (1984). 4 (Citation omitted.) McDaniel v. State, 279 Ga. 801, 802 (2) (a) ( 621 SE2d 424 ) (2005). 5 See Hampton v. State, 279 Ga. 625, 627-628 (4) ( 619 SE2d 616 ) (2005). 6 (Citations omitted.) Smith v. State, 282 Ga. 388, 389 (1) ( 651 SE2d 28 )

2009Smith, P. J., and Adams, J., concur. 1 443 U. S. 307 (99 SC 2781, 61 LE2d 560) (1979). 2 (Footnotes omitted.) Nguyen v. State, 294 Ga. App. 67 ( 668 SE2d 514 ) (2008). 3 (Citations and punctuation omitted.) Hudson v. State, 284 Ga. 595, 597-598 (5) ( 669 SE2d 94 ) (2008), citing Strickland v. Washington, 466 U. S. 668, 687 (104 SC 2052, 80 LE2d 674) (1984). 4 (Citation omitted.) McDaniel v. State, 279 Ga. 801, 802 (2) (a) ( 621 SE2d 424 ) (2005). 5 See Hampton v. State, 279 Ga. 625, 627-628 (4) ( 619 SE2d 616 ) (2005). 6 (Citations omitted.) Smith v. State, 282 Ga. 388, 389 (1) ( 651 SE2d 28 )