James Daryl Emerson v. State

BURKE, Chief Justice. ©

[T1] Appellant, James Daryl Emerson, challenges the district court's denial of his motion for a new trial. We affirm.

ISSUE

[T2] Appellant presents one issue: |

Did the trial court abuse its discretion in denying Appellant's motion for a new trial?

FACTS

[T3] On the evening of March 19, 2014, Appellant was at his nephew Samson's residence drinking with Samson, Alisha Ayers, and Jeremy 'Cantleberry. At some point, Appellant and Mr. Cantleberry got into' a heated argument. Samson 'told everyone to leave and, in response, Appellant began yelling at Samson. Ultimately, Appellant…