Marshall v. State

Thompson, Justice.

Shone Marshall was convicted by a jury of felony murder with the underlying felony being aggravated assault; possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; and carrying a concealed weapon. He appeals from the judgment of conviction and sentences entered thereon, and from the denial of his motion for new trial.

Marshall was playing cards for money with a group of men, including Gregory Wilson and Reginald Shepherd, in the parking area of a “juke joint.” Although Shepherd won the game, Marshall grabbed the cash. Others in the group admonished Marshall to give the money to…