Richards v. State

Barnes, Chief Judge.

Following the denial of his motion for new trial, John Oliver Richards appeals his conviction for one count of aggravated assault. As his sole enumeration of error, Richards contends that the evidence was insufficient to support the verdict. Specifically, Richards argues that the State failed to disprove his claim of self-defense. Having reviewed the record, we disagree and affirm.

On appeal, we view the evidence in the light most favorable to support the verdict, and Richards no longer enjoys a presumption of innocence. This Court determines only whether the evidence was…