Antonio D. Sanders v. State of Mississippi

GRIFFIS, P.J.,

for the Court:

¶ 1. Antonio Sanders was convicted of attempted armed robbery and felon in possession of a firearm, in violation of Mississippi Code Annotated sections 97-3-79 and 97-87-5, respectively. Sanders filed a motion for a judgment notwithstanding the verdict or, in the alternative, a new trial. The motion was denied. Sanders argues that the trial court erred when it failed to grant the motion for a new trial; he claims that the verdict was against the overwhelming weight of the evidence. We find no error and affirm.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

' ¶2. Sanders worked at a…