Thornton v. State

Phipps, Judge.

In a bifurcated trial, a jury found Timothy Nathaniel Thornton guilty of aggravated assault with a gun and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. On appeal, he challenges the sufficiency of the evidence. In addition, he contends that the trial court gave erroneous jury instructions, impermissibly communicated with the jury, and erroneously rejected his claim of ineffective assistance of counsel. Because Thornton has shown no reversible error, we affirm.

1. Thornton contests the sufficiency of the evidence.

When a criminal defendant challenges the sufficiency of the evidence…