Sinkfield v. State

Sears, Justice.

Appellant Damon Bernard Sinkfield appeals from his convictions for malice murder, possession of a firearm on school property, and carrying a concealed weapon. We find no error in the court’s charge and recharge to the jury, or in its sentencing of Sinkfield. Nor do we find any error in the scope of closing arguments permitted by the trial court. Therefore, we affirm.

The evidence introduced at trial showed a history of violent confrontations between Sinkfield and the murder victim. Eyewitnesses testified that on the day of the murder, the victim was sitting in a car parked on…