State v. Crawford

ANDERSON, J.:

Bernard Crawford (Appellant) was convicted of criminal conspiracy and sentenced to five years in prison. He appeals, arguing the trial judge erred in denying his motion for a directed verdict. We affirm.

FACTUAL/PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

On the night of August 20, 2002, John Crawford (John) awoke his son, Jonathan Crawford (Jonathan), and demanded Jonathan take him to get something to eat. John is Appellant’s brother, and Jonathan is John’s son, Appellant’s nephew. Jonathan testified at Appellant’s trial that his father was drunk and irate. Jonathan acquiesced, and on their way to a…