Jones v. State

Hunt, Justice.

Eric Vincent Jones was found guilty of the felony murder of Tommy Robertson and the aggravated assault of Virgil Bowman in DeKalb County. He was sentenced to life imprisonment for murder and ten years to be served consecutively for aggravated assault. He appeals.

The victims, Robertson and Bowman, were standing in Robertson’s front yard when Dennis drove up and told Robertson to tell his children not to throw bricks at Dennis’ automobile. Robertson and Dennis argued about whether or not Robertson’s children had thrown bricks, and Bowman demanded that Dennis leave. Dennis…