Lawson v. State

Phipps, Judge.

Jerry Lee Lawson was charged with burglary of a dry cleaning business, aggravated assault by assaulting Gail Gentry with the intent to rob, simple battery of Gentry by striking her arm, obstruction of a law enforcement officer, criminal trespass of a residence, and marijuana possession. At his trial, the court directed a not guilty verdict on the drug charge, and the jury acquitted Lawson of burglary. Lawson was found guilty and convicted of all remaining charges, and his subsequent motion for new trial was denied. On appeal, Lawson contends that the evidence was insufficient to…