Baitey v. State

Thompson, Justice.

Calvin Montez Baitey was convicted by a jury of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, in connection with the shooting death of Daniel Hardy. On appeal, Baitey asserts that he was denied effective assistance of trial counsel. Finding no error, we affirm.

Viewed in a light most favorable to the verdict, the evidence shows that Baitey, Hardy, and others were engaged in a game of dice. After Baitey lost his money to Hardy, Baitey left the area. He returned ten minutes later and…