Evans v. State

Carley, Justice.

Antonio Evans was convicted of the felony murder of Richard Spells and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The trial court sentenced him to life in prison for murder and to a five-year consecutive term for the weapons offense. After the trial court denied a motion for new trial, Appellant brings this appeal.1

1. The victim was shot in an apparent dispute over a sale of marijuana. Eyewitnesses identified Evans as the shooter. Other witnesses testified that, on the night the crimes were committed, Appellant possessed a gun similar to that used to kill Spells. According…