Graham v. State

¶ 1. Appellant Felix Graham was indicted by a Bolivar County grand jury for aggravated assault and possession of a deadly weapon by a convicted felon. Following a trial, the jury found Graham guilty of the crimes charged. At the sentencing, the trial court held a hearing pursuant to section 99-19-83 of the Mississippi Code and determined that Graham was a habitual, violent offender and sentenced him to life imprisonment on both counts without the possibility of parole. Aggrieved, Graham appeals, arguing that the trial court erred in denying his motion for directed verdict or, in the…