State v. Jones

MARTIN, Chief Judge.

Defendant was indicted upon charges of possession of cocaine with intent to sell or deliver, assault on a government official, and having attained habitual felon status. Defendant pled not guilty.

The evidence at trial tended to show that on 28 May 2008, Officer Greg Tucker of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg County Police Department (CMPD) was attempting to serve a warrant on defendant. When Officer Tucker approached, defendant ran away. Officer Tucker chased defendant and a scuffle between the two ensued. Defendant threw punches with his left hand, keeping his right hand in his…