Hawkins v. State

Benham, Chief Justice.

Joe Nathan Hawkins appeals his convictions for felony murder, armed robbery, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during commission of a felony.

1. In two enumerations of error, Hawkins contends that the evidence was insufficient to authorize his convictions and that he was entitled to a directed verdict of acquittal. Our review of the record reveals that the State adduced evidence which would authorize the jury to find that Hawkins accosted a man leaving a bar, holding a pistol to the man’s head and demanding money and jewelry; that Hawkins took a ring and a…