Finch v. State

Appellant, Albert D. Finch, a/k/a "Fat" was convicted of assault in the third degree and sentenced to twelve months in the county jail. After denial of his motion for a new trial, he appealed.

On November 17, 1981, Arthur Bishop, Jr., and a cousin, Matthew Miles, drove to Eutaw, allegedly to discuss a welfare matter with Bishop's wife. At that time the couple had been separated a little over a week. Mr. Bishop's uncle had seen Mrs. Bishop in Eutaw with appellant, so he informed Mr. Bishop, who subsequently went to the Eutaw Police Department for aid in finding appellant. Assistant Chief of…