Agee v. State

Thompson, Justice.

Defendant Derrick Antwan Agee was convicted of malice murder, four counts of aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. He appeals, asserting, inter alia, the trial court erred in limiting closing arguments to one hour in violation of OCGA § 17-8-73. Finding no reversible error, we affirm.

Damour Richardson was playing basketball with his three brothers and his young son when Agee and his friends joined the game and placed a $100 bet on the outcome. After losing to Richardson’s team, Agee picked up the money, pulled a gun, and started…