Jacobs v. Georgia

John Jacobs was found guilty by jury of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony in connection with the shooting death of his wife, Harriette. On appeal, Jacobs argued the trial court erred: (1) in allowing certain statements of Harriette to be admitted at trial under the residual hearsay exception contained in OCGA 24-8-807; (2) that the trial court erred in its instruction on good character evidence; and (3) that his trial counsel was ineffective. Finding no reversible error, the Georgia Supreme Court affirmed Jacobs’ conviction. View "Jacobs v. Georgia" on Justia Law