Sexton v. State

Miller, Judge.

A jury found John Cleve Sexton guilty of conspiracy to commit murder, aggravated stalking, terroristic threats, and other offenses relating to a plot to kill Sexton’s estranged wife. On appeal Sexton argues that the trial court erred in denying his motion for a directed verdict. We discern no error and affirm.

The standard of review for the denial of a motion for a directed verdict of acquittal is the same as for determining the sufficiency of the evidence to support a conviction. We view the evidence in the light most favorable to the jury’s verdict, and the defendant no longer…