Ruiz v. State

Leonte Ruiz appeals his conviction and sentence for attempted first degree murder with a weapon and burglary of a conveyance with an assault or battery while armed. We affirm.

The evidence presented at trial established that Ruiz and the victim were romantically involved. At some point, the relationship ended. On the day of the incident, Ruiz stopped by the victim’s residence to speak with her about rekindling the relationship. The victim refused, and Ruiz stabbed her numerous times while she was inside her car. Ruiz was tried before a jury and was found guilty as charged.

In this direct…