Jones v. State

Dewey Lee Jones was convicted of the murder of Tony Hames, sentenced to thirty-three years' imprisonment, and ordered to pay $2,400 in restitution for funeral expenses. On appeal, Jones argues that the trial court erred in its oral charge to the jury by commenting on the evidence.

The State presented an eyewitness who testified that Jones shot Hames. Another witness testified that Jones told him that he had "killed" Hames.

Jones testified in his own behalf. He stated that he was intoxicated on the day of the killing and did not remember anything. Jones admitted making the statement, "I didn't…