Byrd v. State

Sears, Presiding Justice.

The appellant, Jimmie Byrd, appeals from his convictions for felony murder, aggravated assault, and the possession of a firearm dur ing the commission of a crime. On appeal, Byrd contends that the trial court erred by failing to excuse for cause two prospective jurors, by accepting a partial verdict from the jury, and by failing to charge on self-defense. For the following reasons, we conclude that these contentions are without merit, and affirm the convictions.

1. On the evening of February 16, 1996, Byrd and the victim, Kevin Moton, were involved in a minor traffic…