Edge violation in Georgia

24 Georgia opinions name it 2 courts 1994–2018 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Georgia courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (30)

Case	Followed	Cited
McGill v. Stategreen ga · 1993 · cited in 6 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1996–2018 2 sentences 2000However, that contention fails because Bellamy was convicted of malice murder, and “there can be no harmful Edge violation when the jury convicts on a malice murder charge.” Taylor v. State, 271 Ga. 497 (2) ( 521 SE2d 814 ) (1999); McGill v. State, 263 Ga. 81 (3) ( 428 SE2d 341 ) (1993). 2000However, that contention fails because Bellamy was convicted of malice murder, and “there can be no harmful Edge violation when the jury convicts on a malice murder charge.” Taylor v. State, 271 Ga. 497 (2) ( 521 SE2d 814 ) (1999); McGill v. State, 263 Ga. 81 (3) ( 428 SE2d 341 ) (1993).	4	6
Cloud v. Stategreen ga · 2011 · cited in 3 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2012–2017 2 sentences 2012See Cloud v. State, 290 Ga. 193, 197 (3), n. 6 ( 719 SE2d 477 ) (2011) (finding no Edge violation based on, inter alia, construction of jury instructions together with verdict form). 2012See Cloud v. State, 290 Ga. 193, 197 (3), n. 6 ( 719 SE2d 477 ) (2011) (finding no Edge violation based on, inter alia, construction of jury instructions together with verdict form).	3	3
Roscoe v. Stategreen ga · 2011 · cited in 3 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2011–2017 2 sentences 2011Further, Cloud was convicted of malice murder and “ There can be no harmful Edge violation when the jury convicts on a malice murder charge.’ [Cit.]” Roscoe v. State, 288 Ga. 775, 776 (2) ( 707 SE2d 90 ) (2011). 2011Further, Cloud was convicted of malice murder and “ There can be no harmful Edge violation when the jury convicts on a malice murder charge.’ [Cit.]” Roscoe v. State, 288 Ga. 775, 776 (2) ( 707 SE2d 90 ) (2011).	3	3
Blake v. Stategreen ga · 2013 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018 2 sentences 2018See also Blake v. State , 292 Ga. 516 , 518 (2), 739 S.E.2d 319 (2013) ; McGill v. State , 263 Ga. 81 , 83 (3), 428 S.E.2d 341 (1993). 2018See also Blake v. State , 292 Ga. 516 , 518 (2), 739 S.E.2d 319 (2013) ; McGill v. State , 263 Ga. 81 , 83 (3), 428 S.E.2d 341 (1993).	2	2
White v. Stategreen ga · 2010 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017 2 sentences 2017See, e.g., Cloud v. State, 290 Ga. 193, 196-197 ( 719 SE2d 477 ) (2011); Roscoe v. State, 288 Ga. 775, 775 ( 707 SE2d 90 ) (2011); White v. State, 287 Ga. 713, 719 ( 699 SE2d 291 ) (2010); McGill v. State, 263 Ga. 81, 82-83 ( 428 SE2d 341 ) (1993). 2017See, e.g., Cloud v. State, 290 Ga. 193, 196-197 ( 719 SE2d 477 ) (2011); Roscoe v. State, 288 Ga. 775, 775 ( 707 SE2d 90 ) (2011); White v. State, 287 Ga. 713, 719 ( 699 SE2d 291 ) (2010); McGill v. State, 263 Ga. 81, 82-83 ( 428 SE2d 341 ) (1993).	2	2
Lawson v. Stategreen ga · 2006 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2015–2016 2 sentences 2015See Kipp v. State, 296 Ga. 250, 252 ( 765 SE2d 924 ) (2014); Wallace v. State, 294 Ga. 257, 258-259 (2) ( 754 SE2d 5 ) (2013) (Edge rule does not apply where felony murder whs predicated on unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon); Lawson v. State, 280 Ga. 881, 883 (3) ( 635 SE2d 134 ) (2006) (same); Sims v. State, 265 Ga. 35, 36 (3) ( 453 SE2d 33 ) (1995) (same); see also Grimes v. State, 293 Ga. 559, 561 (2) ( 748 SE2d 441 ) (2013); Smith v. State, 272 Ga. 874, 879-880 (5) (a) ( 536 SE2d 514 ) (2000). 2015See Kipp v. State, 296 Ga. 250, 252 ( 765 SE2d 924 ) (2014); Wallace v. State, 294 Ga. 257, 258-259 (2) ( 754 SE2d 5 ) (2013) (Edge rule does not apply where felony murder whs predicated on unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon); Lawson v. State, 280 Ga. 881, 883 (3) ( 635 SE2d 134 ) (2006) (same); Sims v. State, 265 Ga. 35, 36 (3) ( 453 SE2d 33 ) (1995) (same); see also Grimes v. State, 293 Ga. 559, 561 (2) ( 748 SE2d 441 ) (2013); Smith v. State, 272 Ga. 874, 879-880 (5) (a) ( 536 SE2d 514 ) (2000).	2	2
Foster v. Stategreen ga · 1994 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014 2 sentences 2014Foster v. State, 264 Ga. 369, 369 (1) ( 444 SE2d 296 ) (1994). 2014Foster v. State, 264 Ga. 369, 369 (1) ( 444 SE2d 296 ) (1994).	2	2
Morgan v. Stategreen ga · 2012 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014 2 sentences 2014We note, however, that the Supreme Court of Georgia has subsequently identified the Edge rule regarding sequential charges as dicta, Morgan v. State, 290 Ga. 788, 792 (2) ( 725 SE2d 255 ) (2012), and limited its application. 2014We note, however, that the Supreme Court of Georgia has subsequently identified the Edge rule regarding sequential charges as dicta, Morgan v. State, 290 Ga. 788, 792 (2) ( 725 SE2d 255 ) (2012), and limited its application.	2	2
Edge v. Stategreen ga · 1992 · cited in 3 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1995–2018 2 sentences 2018However, an Edge violation only occurs when "there is evidence that would authorize a charge on voluntary manslaughter." Id. 2018However, an Edge violation only occurs when "there is evidence that would authorize a charge on voluntary manslaughter." Id.	1	3
Bellamy v. Stategreen ga · 2000 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2008–2010 2 sentences 2008“However, that contention fails because [McCloud] was convicted of malice murder, and ‘there can be no harmful Edge violation when the jury convicts on a malice murder charge.’ [Cits.]” Bellamy v. State, 272 Ga. 157, 160 (6) ( 527 SE2d 867 ) (2000). 3. 2008“However, that contention fails because [McCloud] was convicted of malice murder, and ‘there can be no harmful Edge violation when the jury convicts on a malice murder charge.’ [Cits.]” Bellamy v. State, 272 Ga. 157, 160 (6) ( 527 SE2d 867 ) (2000). 3.	1	2
Amos v. Stategreen ga · 2015 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016 2 sentences 2016See, e.g., Amos v. State, 297 Ga. 892, 894 (2) ( 778 SE2d 203 ) (2015); Lawson v. State, 280 Ga. 881, 883 (3) ( 635 SE2d 134 ) (2006). 2016See, e.g., Amos v. State, 297 Ga. 892, 894 (2) ( 778 SE2d 203 ) (2015); Lawson v. State, 280 Ga. 881, 883 (3) ( 635 SE2d 134 ) (2006).	1	1
Smith v. Stategreen ga · 2000 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015 2 sentences 2015See Kipp v. State, 296 Ga. 250, 252 ( 765 SE2d 924 ) (2014); Wallace v. State, 294 Ga. 257, 258-259 (2) ( 754 SE2d 5 ) (2013) (Edge rule does not apply where felony murder whs predicated on unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon); Lawson v. State, 280 Ga. 881, 883 (3) ( 635 SE2d 134 ) (2006) (same); Sims v. State, 265 Ga. 35, 36 (3) ( 453 SE2d 33 ) (1995) (same); see also Grimes v. State, 293 Ga. 559, 561 (2) ( 748 SE2d 441 ) (2013); Smith v. State, 272 Ga. 874, 879-880 (5) (a) ( 536 SE2d 514 ) (2000). 2015See Kipp v. State, 296 Ga. 250, 252 ( 765 SE2d 924 ) (2014); Wallace v. State, 294 Ga. 257, 258-259 (2) ( 754 SE2d 5 ) (2013) (Edge rule does not apply where felony murder whs predicated on unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon); Lawson v. State, 280 Ga. 881, 883 (3) ( 635 SE2d 134 ) (2006) (same); Sims v. State, 265 Ga. 35, 36 (3) ( 453 SE2d 33 ) (1995) (same); see also Grimes v. State, 293 Ga. 559, 561 (2) ( 748 SE2d 441 ) (2013); Smith v. State, 272 Ga. 874, 879-880 (5) (a) ( 536 SE2d 514 ) (2000).	1	1
Grimes v. Stategreen ga · 2013 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015 2 sentences 2015See Kipp v. State, 296 Ga. 250, 252 ( 765 SE2d 924 ) (2014); Wallace v. State, 294 Ga. 257, 258-259 (2) ( 754 SE2d 5 ) (2013) (Edge rule does not apply where felony murder whs predicated on unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon); Lawson v. State, 280 Ga. 881, 883 (3) ( 635 SE2d 134 ) (2006) (same); Sims v. State, 265 Ga. 35, 36 (3) ( 453 SE2d 33 ) (1995) (same); see also Grimes v. State, 293 Ga. 559, 561 (2) ( 748 SE2d 441 ) (2013); Smith v. State, 272 Ga. 874, 879-880 (5) (a) ( 536 SE2d 514 ) (2000). 2015See Kipp v. State, 296 Ga. 250, 252 ( 765 SE2d 924 ) (2014); Wallace v. State, 294 Ga. 257, 258-259 (2) ( 754 SE2d 5 ) (2013) (Edge rule does not apply where felony murder whs predicated on unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon); Lawson v. State, 280 Ga. 881, 883 (3) ( 635 SE2d 134 ) (2006) (same); Sims v. State, 265 Ga. 35, 36 (3) ( 453 SE2d 33 ) (1995) (same); see also Grimes v. State, 293 Ga. 559, 561 (2) ( 748 SE2d 441 ) (2013); Smith v. State, 272 Ga. 874, 879-880 (5) (a) ( 536 SE2d 514 ) (2000).	1	1
Wallace v. Stategreen ga · 2013 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015 1 sentence 2015See Kipp v. State, 296 Ga. 250, 252 ( 765 SE2d 924 ) (2014); Wallace v. State, 294 Ga. 257, 258-259 (2) ( 754 SE2d 5 ) (2013) (Edge rule does not apply where felony murder whs predicated on unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon); Lawson v. State, 280 Ga. 881, 883 (3) ( 635 SE2d 134 ) (2006) (same); Sims v. State, 265 Ga. 35, 36 (3) ( 453 SE2d 33 ) (1995) (same); see also Grimes v. State, 293 Ga. 559, 561 (2) ( 748 SE2d 441 ) (2013); Smith v. State, 272 Ga. 874, 879-880 (5) (a) ( 536 SE2d 514 ) (2000).	1	1
Sims v. Stategreen ga · 1995 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015 2 sentences 2015See Kipp v. State, 296 Ga. 250, 252 ( 765 SE2d 924 ) (2014); Wallace v. State, 294 Ga. 257, 258-259 (2) ( 754 SE2d 5 ) (2013) (Edge rule does not apply where felony murder whs predicated on unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon); Lawson v. State, 280 Ga. 881, 883 (3) ( 635 SE2d 134 ) (2006) (same); Sims v. State, 265 Ga. 35, 36 (3) ( 453 SE2d 33 ) (1995) (same); see also Grimes v. State, 293 Ga. 559, 561 (2) ( 748 SE2d 441 ) (2013); Smith v. State, 272 Ga. 874, 879-880 (5) (a) ( 536 SE2d 514 ) (2000). 2015See Kipp v. State, 296 Ga. 250, 252 ( 765 SE2d 924 ) (2014); Wallace v. State, 294 Ga. 257, 258-259 (2) ( 754 SE2d 5 ) (2013) (Edge rule does not apply where felony murder whs predicated on unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon); Lawson v. State, 280 Ga. 881, 883 (3) ( 635 SE2d 134 ) (2006) (same); Sims v. State, 265 Ga. 35, 36 (3) ( 453 SE2d 33 ) (1995) (same); see also Grimes v. State, 293 Ga. 559, 561 (2) ( 748 SE2d 441 ) (2013); Smith v. State, 272 Ga. 874, 879-880 (5) (a) ( 536 SE2d 514 ) (2000).	1	1
Kipp v. Stategreen ga · 2014 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015 2 sentences 2015See Kipp v. State, 296 Ga. 250, 252 ( 765 SE2d 924 ) (2014); Wallace v. State, 294 Ga. 257, 258-259 (2) ( 754 SE2d 5 ) (2013) (Edge rule does not apply where felony murder whs predicated on unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon); Lawson v. State, 280 Ga. 881, 883 (3) ( 635 SE2d 134 ) (2006) (same); Sims v. State, 265 Ga. 35, 36 (3) ( 453 SE2d 33 ) (1995) (same); see also Grimes v. State, 293 Ga. 559, 561 (2) ( 748 SE2d 441 ) (2013); Smith v. State, 272 Ga. 874, 879-880 (5) (a) ( 536 SE2d 514 ) (2000). 2015See Kipp v. State, 296 Ga. 250, 252 ( 765 SE2d 924 ) (2014); Wallace v. State, 294 Ga. 257, 258-259 (2) ( 754 SE2d 5 ) (2013) (Edge rule does not apply where felony murder whs predicated on unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon); Lawson v. State, 280 Ga. 881, 883 (3) ( 635 SE2d 134 ) (2006) (same); Sims v. State, 265 Ga. 35, 36 (3) ( 453 SE2d 33 ) (1995) (same); see also Grimes v. State, 293 Ga. 559, 561 (2) ( 748 SE2d 441 ) (2013); Smith v. State, 272 Ga. 874, 879-880 (5) (a) ( 536 SE2d 514 ) (2000).	1	1
Foster v. Stategreen ga · 2012 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014 2 sentences 2014See Foster v. State, 290 Ga. 599, 601-602 ( 723 SE2d 663 ) (2012) (explaining that the law of the case bars a party from raising an issue in a second appeal that was decided in the first appeal between the same parties). 2014See Foster v. State, 290 Ga. 599, 601-602 ( 723 SE2d 663 ) (2012) (explaining that the law of the case bars a party from raising an issue in a second appeal that was decided in the first appeal between the same parties).	1	1
Hill v. Stategreen ga · 1998 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012 2 sentences 2012See Hill v. State, 269 Ga. 23, 25 ( 494 SE2d 661 ) (1998). 2012See Hill v. State, 269 Ga. 23, 25 ( 494 SE2d 661 ) (1998).	1	1
Lewis v. Stategreen ga · 2008 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012 2 sentences 2012Compare Lewis v. State, 283 Ga. 191 (2) ( 657 SE2d 854 ) (2008) (finding Edge violation where trial court, in response to specific jury question regarding distinction between murder and voluntary manslaughter, charged that voluntary manslaughter may be found only if “ ‘all the elements of malice murder and felony murder do not exist’ ”). 2012Compare Lewis v. State, 283 Ga. 191 (2) ( 657 SE2d 854 ) (2008) (finding Edge violation where trial court, in response to specific jury question regarding distinction between murder and voluntary manslaughter, charged that voluntary manslaughter may be found only if “ ‘all the elements of malice murder and felony murder do not exist’ ”).	1	1
Miner v. Stategreen ga · 1997 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012 2 sentences 2012See, e.g., Allen v. State, 271 Ga. 502, 503 ( 521 SE2d 190 ) (1999) (finding no Edge violation even though the trial court did not give the admonition mandated by Edge footnote 3 and Russell); Miner v. State, 268 Ga. 67, 68 ( 485 SE2d 456 ) (1997) (same). 2012See, e.g., Allen v. State, 271 Ga. 502, 503 ( 521 SE2d 190 ) (1999) (finding no Edge violation even though the trial court did not give the admonition mandated by Edge footnote 3 and Russell); Miner v. State, 268 Ga. 67, 68 ( 485 SE2d 456 ) (1997) (same).	1	1
Hayes v. Stategreen ga · 2005 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012 2 sentences 2012In Hayes v. State, 279 Ga. 642 ( 619 SE2d 628 ) (2005), we expressly recognized that, “[t]o the extent that Russell sets forth such a rule [requiring the footnote 3 charge],... it has been modified by more recent cases.” Id. at 644. 2012In Hayes v. State, 279 Ga. 642 ( 619 SE2d 628 ) (2005), we expressly recognized that, “[t]o the extent that Russell sets forth such a rule [requiring the footnote 3 charge],... it has been modified by more recent cases.” Id. at 644.	1	1
Allen v. Stategreen ga · 1999 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012 2 sentences 2012See, e.g., Allen v. State, 271 Ga. 502, 503 ( 521 SE2d 190 ) (1999) (finding no Edge violation even though the trial court did not give the admonition mandated by Edge footnote 3 and Russell); Miner v. State, 268 Ga. 67, 68 ( 485 SE2d 456 ) (1997) (same). 2012See, e.g., Allen v. State, 271 Ga. 502, 503 ( 521 SE2d 190 ) (1999) (finding no Edge violation even though the trial court did not give the admonition mandated by Edge footnote 3 and Russell); Miner v. State, 268 Ga. 67, 68 ( 485 SE2d 456 ) (1997) (same).	1	1
Head v. Stategreen ga · 1993 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011 2 sentences 2011In any event, the jury clearly understood that it was empowered to consider voluntary manslaughter as an alternative to the murder charges, and not “only if” it failed to find felony murder; during deliberation, the jury requested that it be instructed on the law of malice murder “compared to” voluntary manslaughter, and the court repeated the definitions of the two crimes. 6 See Head v. State, 262 Ga. 795, 799 (5) ( 426 SE2d 547 ) (1993). 4. 2011In any event, the jury clearly understood that it was empowered to consider voluntary manslaughter as an alternative to the murder charges, and not “only if” it failed to find felony murder; during deliberation, the jury requested that it be instructed on the law of malice murder “compared to” voluntary manslaughter, and the court repeated the definitions of the two crimes. 6 See Head v. State, 262 Ga. 795, 799 (5) ( 426 SE2d 547 ) (1993). 4.	1	1
Stewart v. Stategreen ga · 1993 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007	1	1
Thompkins v. Stategreen ga · 2000 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002	1	1
Tessmer v. Stategreen ga · 2000 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002	1	1
Sinkfield v. Stategreen ga · 1996 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000	1	1
Williams v. Stategreen ga · 1993 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000	1	1
Smith v. Stategreen ga · 1995 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996	1	1
White v. Stategreen ga · 1979 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Georgia. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (7)

Case	Cited	Years
Taylor v. State green ga · 1999 2 sentences 2011Roscoe, however, was convicted of malice murder and “there can be no harmful Edge violation when the jury convicts on a malice murder charge.” Taylor v. State, 271 Ga. 497 (2) ( 521 SE2d 814 ) (1999). 3. 2011Roscoe, however, was convicted of malice murder and “there can be no harmful Edge violation when the jury convicts on a malice murder charge.” Taylor v. State, 271 Ga. 497 (2) ( 521 SE2d 814 ) (1999). 3.	4	2000–2011
Shaw v. State green ga · 1889 2 sentences 2018"As our Supreme Court recognized well over a century ago, when a jury is selected and sworn to try the criminally accused, the law 'contemplates that no outside influence shall be brought to bear on the minds of the jury, and that nothing shall occur outside of the trial which shall disturb their minds in any way.' " Chambers v. State , 321 Ga. App. 512 , 518, 739 S.E.2d 513 (2013) (citing Shaw v. State , 83 Ga. 92 , 100 (1), 9 S.E. 768 (1889) ) (physical precedent only). 2018"As our Supreme Court recognized well over a century ago, when a jury is selected and sworn to try the criminally accused, the law 'contemplates that no outside influence shall be brought to bear on the minds of the jury, and that nothing shall occur outside of the trial which shall disturb their minds in any way.' " Chambers v. State , 321 Ga. App. 512 , 518, 739 S.E.2d 513 (2013) (citing Shaw v. State , 83 Ga. 92 , 100 (1), 9 S.E. 768 (1889) ) (physical precedent only).	1	2018–2018
Chambers v. State green gactapp · 2013 2 sentences 2018"As our Supreme Court recognized well over a century ago, when a jury is selected and sworn to try the criminally accused, the law 'contemplates that no outside influence shall be brought to bear on the minds of the jury, and that nothing shall occur outside of the trial which shall disturb their minds in any way.' " Chambers v. State , 321 Ga. App. 512 , 518, 739 S.E.2d 513 (2013) (citing Shaw v. State , 83 Ga. 92 , 100 (1), 9 S.E. 768 (1889) ) (physical precedent only). 2018"As our Supreme Court recognized well over a century ago, when a jury is selected and sworn to try the criminally accused, the law 'contemplates that no outside influence shall be brought to bear on the minds of the jury, and that nothing shall occur outside of the trial which shall disturb their minds in any way.' " Chambers v. State , 321 Ga. App. 512 , 518, 739 S.E.2d 513 (2013) (citing Shaw v. State , 83 Ga. 92 , 100 (1), 9 S.E. 768 (1889) ) (physical precedent only).	1	2018–2018
Rowland v. State green ga · 1995 2 sentences 2018Edge is hereby informed of the following in accordance with Rowland v. State, 264 Ga. 872 ( 452 SE2d 756 ) (1995). 2018Edge is hereby informed of the following in accordance with Rowland v. State, 264 Ga. 872 ( 452 SE2d 756 ) (1995).	1	2018–2018
Knowles v. the State green gactapp · 2017 2 sentences 2018"On appeal from a criminal conviction, we view the evidence in the light most favorable to the verdict and an appellant no longer enjoys the presumption of innocence." Knowles v. State , 342 Ga. App. 344 , 346 (1), 801 S.E.2d 582 (2017) (citation omitted). 2018"On appeal from a criminal conviction, we view the evidence in the light most favorable to the verdict and an appellant no longer enjoys the presumption of innocence." Knowles v. State , 342 Ga. App. 344 , 346 (1), 801 S.E.2d 582 (2017) (citation omitted).	1	2018–2018
Ortiz v. State green ga · 2012 1 sentence 2018Ortiz v. State, supra at 4 (2), 727 S.E.2d 103 . 4.	1	2018–2018
Foote v. State green ga · 1995 2 sentences 2010However, the giving of an erroneous jury instruction must be harmful to warrant reversal of a judgment of conviction (Foote v. State, 265 Ga. 58 (2) ( 455 SE2d 579 ) (1995)), and there can be no harmful Edge violation when, as in the case before us, the jury finds the defendant guilty of malice murder. 2010However, the giving of an erroneous jury instruction must be harmful to warrant reversal of a judgment of conviction (Foote v. State, 265 Ga. 58 (2) ( 455 SE2d 579 ) (1995)), and there can be no harmful Edge violation when, as in the case before us, the jury finds the defendant guilty of malice murder.	1	2010–2010

Statutes the citing opinions construe

GA § 17-8-58 (6) GA § 16-5-2 (4)

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