State v. Shannon

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Abbott, J.;

This is a direct appeal by the defendant, Rachelle Shannon, from her convictions for attempted first-degree murder and aggravated assault. The defendant also appeals the trial court’s finding and its imposition of a one-year sentence for contempt of court.

The defendant testified at trial. She admitted shooting the victim and admitted that she intended to shoot at him. Her defense focused on whether she had the requisite intent to kill him.

She raises five issues on appeal. She contends the trial judge erred in (1) not instructing on other…