Scandrett v. State

Melton, Justice.

Following a jury trial, Darian A. Scandrett appeals his conviction for malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, contending that the trial court admitted improper evidence and that he received ineffective assistance of counsel.1 For the reasons set forth below, we affirm.

1. Viewed in the light most favorable to the verdict, the record shows that, on December 16, 1997, Tyrone Chambers was with Deavis Reese at Thomasville Heights Apartments. At that time, Scandrett…