Rongey v. State

Appellant Gregory Alan Rongey was convicted by a jury in Logan County Circuit Court of first-degree battery against a law enforcement officer and possession of a defaced firearm. The battery charge carried an enhanced penalty due to use of a firearm in the commission of the battery. Rongey does not dispute that Booneville police chief Albert Brown was shot in the thigh with Rongey's firearm, but he contends that it was an accident. Rongey argues on appeal that the State failed to present sufficient evidence of his criminal intent to commit the battery. We affirm.

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