Ramey v. State, 417 S.E.2d 699

Sample Solution

Yes, the Court of Appeals of Georgia upheld the defendant's conviction.

2. Do you agree with the decision of the Court of Appeals?

Yes, I agree with the decision of the Court of Appeals.

3. Why or why not?

The Court of Appeals found that the trial court did not err in refusing to instruct the jury on the consent defense. The court found that the victim's consent was not freely given, as he was under the defendant's control and was afraid of him.

Full Answer Section

I agree with the court's finding that the victim's consent was not freely given. The defendant was a police officer, and the victim was in his custody. The defendant had a position of authority over the victim, and the victim may have felt that he had no choice but to consent to the defendant's demands. Additionally, the victim appeared to have mental problems, which may have made him more vulnerable to coercion.

Even if the victim did consent to the defendant's actions, I believe that the defendant's actions were still criminal. The defendant used excessive force and inflicted serious injuries on the victim. The defendant's actions were not justified, even if the victim consented to them.

In conclusion, I agree with the decision of the Court of Appeals to uphold the defendant's conviction. The defendant's actions were criminal, and the victim's consent was not freely given.