James Douglas McKnight v. State of Mississippi

BARNES, J.,

for the Court:

¶ 1. James McKnight was convicted of murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and was sentenced to life in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) on both counts, as a habitual offender without possibility for probation, parole, or early release, with the sentences to run consecutively.

¶2. On appeal, McKnight argues that numerous errors warrant a new trial. Finding no reversible error, we affirm McKnight’s convictions and resulting sentences.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶ 3. On August 30, 2011-,• James McKnight contacted Mary…