Terris Torrell Stevenson v. State of Mississippi

GRIFFIS, P.J.,

for the Court:

¶ 1. Terris Torrell Stevenson appeals his conviction of felony simple domestic violence. Stevenson argues that the prosecutor’s improper statement during closing argument was reversible error. On cross-appeal, the State argues that the trial court erred when it denied the State’s motion to amend the indictment. We find no error and affirm.

FACTS

¶ 2. Stevenson was indicted for felony domestic violence, third offense, pursuant to Mississippi Code Annotated section 97-3—7(3)(b) (Rev.2014). The indictment also included a habitual-offender enhancement pursuant to…