Wilson v. State

Fletcher, Chief Justice.

A jury convicted Michael Anthony Wilson of malice murder and possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony in the shooting death of John Barker, Jr. Wilson appeals, contending that his trial counsel was ineffective. Because the record does not support Wilson’s allegations of deficient performance or prejudice, we affirm.

1. The evidence at trial showed that Wilson got a ride home in the victim’s taxicab. When the victim arrived at Wilson’s apartment complex, Wilson did not have enough money to pay the fare. When the victim threatened to call the police and began…