State v. Herrington

WILLIAM W. FRANCIS, JR., Judge.

This appeal presents an issue as to whether there was sufficient evidence from which a jury could find, beyond a reasonable doubt, that Jacob A. Herrington (“Appellant”) acted with the purpose of causing serious physical injury to his victim. We affirm the decision of the trial court.

Facts and Procedural History

Appellant was incarcerated in the Taney County jail and on June 4, 2008, he engaged in a fight with another inmate (“S.S.”). Appellant “came flying at [S.S.] like a wild animal and eyes glazed back like a — like a wildcat.” Appellant hit S.S. in the face…