Crawford v. State

BARNES, Presiding Judge.

Based on allegations that he threatened to kill his ex-girlfriend and knowingly set fire to a residence and vehicle, Anthony Dwight Crawford was indicted on charges of making terroristic threats, arson in the first degree, and arson in the second degree. A Newton County jury subsequently found him guilty of the charged offenses, and he filed a motion for new trial that was denied. On appeal, Crawford challenges the sufficiency of the evidence and contends that his trial counsel rendered ineffective assistance. For the reasons discussed below, we affirm.

Following a…