State v. Rutherford

OPINION

PEAY, Judge.

The defendant was charged in the indictment with the first degree murder of Estoll Rutherford but was found guilty at a jury trial of murder in the second degree. He was later sentenced to 21 years imprisonment.

In this appeal as of right, the defendant challenges the manner in which the jury was instructed, the sufficiency of the evidence which led to his conviction, and the manner in which the term “knowing” was explained to the jury. We find the defendant’s issues are without merit and affirm the judgment of the trial court.

Estoll Rutherford, the victim, and Jeffrey…