Arnold v. State

HUNSTEIN, Chief Justice.

Appellant David Arnold was convicted of felony murder and aggravated assault in connection with the stabbing death of Dale Fortson. Finding no error in the denial of Arnold’s motion for new trial, 1 we affirm.

1. The evidence authorized the jury to find that Arnold and the victim were riding in the victim’s truck on the night of the crimes; they stopped on Nelms Drive in Atlanta and an altercation occurred. Arnold returned home and a 911 call was placed, reporting that Arnold had been stabbed. The emergency medical technician responding to the call found that Arnold had…