Cates v. State

David Newbern, Judge.

Douglas Cates was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. He contends the evidence against him was insufficient to have been permitted to go to the jury; thus, his motion for directed verdict should have been granted. He also contends the Trial Court erred in rejecting his contention that he was being tried in the wrong county. As Mr. Cates presented no positive evidence that the crime did not occur in Conway County, and as the evidence against him was clearly sufficient to overcome bis motion for a directed verdict, the conviction is affirmed.

Mr.…