People v. Nix

The defendant, Ernest Moses Nix, was charged by information with the offenses of attempt (murder), two counts of armed violence, and three counts of aggravated battery. The charges stemmed from an assault upon Raymond Kimbell, the Knox County State’s Attorney. The defendant was subsequently convicted of attempt (murder) and two counts of armed violence following a bench trial. The trial court imposed concurrent nine-year terms of imprisonment on each conviction.

The defendant is represented on appeal by the Office of the State Appellate Defender. Through counsel, the defendant appeals from his…