Williams v. State

Mikell, Judge.

Tommie Lee Williams was convicted of one count of aggravated assault based on evidence that he beat his ex-wife with a two-by-four board, causing multiple injuries. He appeals from the denial of his motion for new trial, arguing that the trial court erred by denying his motion for a directed verdict of acquittal and by admitting photographs of the victim’s injuries as similar transaction evidence. We affirm.

“On appeal from a criminal conviction, we view the evidence in the light most favorable to the jury’s verdict, and the defendant no longer enjoys the presumption of…