State v. Woods

Thedious Dewayne Woods1 was charged with two counts of attempted second degree murder, in violation of La. R.S. 14:27 and La. R.S. 14:30.1. After a jury trial, he was convicted of the responsive verdict of aggravated battery as to Count One and not guilty as to Count Two. The defendant was sentenced to nine years at hard labor. He filed a motion to reconsider sentence, which was denied. On appeal, he challenges the sufficiency of the evidence. We affirm in all respects.

FACTS

The defendant was charged with attempting to murder Johnny Edwards and Cortez Sheridan. At trial, the state called three…