Brittian v. State

Melton, Justice.

Following a jury trial, Nathaniel Brittian appeals his convictions for malice murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, contending that he received ineffective assistance of counsel and that the trial court erred by denying his motion for continuance and improperly rehabilitating a juror.1 For the reasons set forth below, we affirm.

*7071. Viewed in the light most favorable to the verdict, the record shows that Brittian had a relationship with Harriet Johnson which lasted approximately two years. During that time, Johnson was both his…