Bryant v. State

HINES, Justice.

Following the denial of his motion for new trial, as amended, Michael Wayne Bryant appeals his convictions for malice murder, burglary, and arson in the first degree in connection with the death of Edith Ann Haynes and the burglary and arson of her mobile home. Bryant challenges the sufficiency of the evidence; certain rulings regarding the admission of evidence; the allowance of an in-court demonstration; and the effectiveness of trial counsel. For the reasons which follow, the challenges are without merit, and we affirm.

Viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the…