Giddens v. State

Ruffin, Chief Judge.

Leonard Giddens shot and killed Winford McGatha during an altercation. At trial, Giddens admitted that he shot McGatha, but claimed that he did so in self-defense. The jury acquitted Giddens of malice murder and felony murder and found him guilty of aggravated assault. He moved for a new trial, arguing that: (1) the State failed to prove his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt; (2) the trial court erred in instructing the jury; and (3) he received ineffective assistance of counsel. The trial court denied Giddens’ motion, and for reasons that follow, we affirm.

1. Giddens argues…