Williams v. State

Thompson, Justice.

Dwayne A. Williams was convicted of felony murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and sentenced to life and five consecutive years in prison. In this appeal, which follows the denial of his motion for a new trial, Williams primarily asserts that he was denied effective assistance of counsel.

Viewing the evidence in a light favorable to the prosecution, we find the following: Williams, the victim, and seven or eight others, were playing cards and dice, drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana, at Williams’ father’s house. An argument erupted between the victim…