Williams v. State

Melton, Justice.

Appellant Johnny Mack Williams was indicted for malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a knife during the commission of a felony, all in connection with the stabbing death of Randy Marshall. The jury found appellant not guilty of malice murder but determinedhe was guilty of the remaining charges. He appeals from the denial of his amended motion for new trial. Finding no error we affirm the conviction, but remand on the issue of the effectiveness of his trial counsel.

1. A jury was authorized to find the victim and his wife, Charlotte Marshall, were…