506 S.E.2d 124 CARTER v. THE STATE. S98A1216.Supreme Court of Georgia. DECIDED OCTOBER 5, 1998. SEARS, Justice. Benny Carter was found guilty of murder, aggravated assault, and possessing a firearm while committing a crime.[1] Carter claims on appeal that because he was denied counsel during questioning by law enforcement officers, his convictions must be reversed. […]