Terrell v. Georgia
Annotate this CaseFrederick Terrell was convicted by jury of felony murder, aggravated assault, and other crimes related to the shooting death of Tashiba Matthews. On appeal, Terrell argued he was entitled to a new trial based on the inordinate delay of his appeal, the State’s improper comment on his right to remain silent, the denial of his motion to sever, the denial of his motion for mistrial, constitutionally ineffective assistance of counsel, and the prejudicial effect of the combined errors of the trial court and counsel. The Georgia Supreme Court concluded Terrell's aggravated assault conviction should have merged with felony murder for the purposes of sentencing; the Court remanded for the trial court to correct a sentencing error. Otherwise, it affirmed in all other respects.
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