Dunn v. State

Michael Dunn appeals his conviction for first-degree murder and three convictions for attempted second-degree murder. We affirm his convictions, and write only to address the denial of Dunn’s motion for judgment of acquittal, on the ground that the State failed to present evidence rebutting his self-defense claim.

Factual Background

On the evening of November 23, 2012, Dunn and Rhonda Rouer, his then fiancée, stopped at a Gate convenience store on the way back to a hotel following a wedding reception. At the same time, Tommie Stomes stopped at the store driving a red Dodge Durango. With Stornes…