Ballard v. State

Benham, Justice.

Appellant Quincy Ballard appeals from the judgment of conviction entered on a jury verdict finding him guilty of malice murder and aggravated assault. In his sole enumerated error, appellant contends he was not afforded his constitutional right to effective assistance of counsel. For the reasons stated below, we affirm.

1. On June 26, 2004, Quinton Kelley drove appellant to a Henry County private residence where alcohol and drugs were known to be sold. Appellant entered the house and fatally shot Jeffrey Smith and twice shot Willie Moreland, seriously wounding him. Appellant…