McCray v. State

Cecil McCray was convicted of battery and tampering with a victim or witness. On appeal, he argues that the trial court erred when it denied his motion for judgment of acquittal because the State failed to present any evidence required for a conviction for tampering with a victim or witness. We agree and reverse.

At trial, Summer Addison testified that she and McCray engaged in a physical altercation, which resulted in her suffering physical injuries. During the altercation, Addison attempted to use her cell phones, but McCray broke them in half. She testified that she never told McCray that…