Austin v. State

RUSSELL, J.,

for the Court:

¶ 1. Thomas Austin appeals the Lowndes County Circuit Court’s denial of his motion for a judgment notwithstanding the verdict (JNOV) or a new trial. He argues the circuit court erred in finding that the evidence was sufficient to support his conviction of felon in possession of a weapon under Mississippi Code Annotated section 97-37-5 (Supp.2011). Finding no error, we affirm.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶ 2. On July 30, 2009, Austin was indicted on three counts of possession of a weapon by a convicted felon and four counts of armed robbery. Counts III through VII were…