Blackmon v. State

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

Defendant was convicted of three counts of aggravated assault and one count of criminal damage to property in the first degree. The evidence showed that defendant poured gasoline onto a bed occupied by his wife and two step-children and that he then ignited the gasoline while the mother and children were on the bed. Upon the denial of his motion for new trial, defendant appeals. Held:

1. Defendant first contends the trial court erred in “failing to consider [his] own sworn testimony” before making a determination that his custodial statement was freely and voluntarily…