Piggott v. State

ON THE STATE’S MOTION FOB REHEARING AND/OR MOTION FOR REHEARING EN BANC AND MOTION FOR CERTIFIED QUESTION OF GREAT PUBLIC IMPORTANCE

GERBER, J.

We deny the state’s motion for rehearing and/or motion for rehearing en banc and motion for certified question of great public importance. However, we withdraw our opinion issued April 16, 2014, and substitute the following opinion.

The defendant appeals his conviction for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, where the state alleged that the defendant struck the victim with an automobile. The defendant argues that the trial court erred in denying his…