State v. Wiley

DANIEL E. SCOTT, Chief Judge.

Appellant Crozet Wiley, who stabbed and seriously injured an acquaintance, challenges his first-degree assault and armed criminal action convictions. Finding no prejudicial error, we affirm. 1

Facts and Background

The evidence, viewed favorably to the verdict, indicated that Gary Hatley walked to Debbie Craig’s home one morning to help with a sewer problem. He brought a 12-pack, drank five to eight beers within an hour, and had a “good buzz going” when he headed home with the rest of his beer.

Appellant hollered out for a beer as Hatley approached. Hatley walked up…