Burnette v. State

Mikell, Judge.

Jeanette Denise Burnette was convicted of aggravated assault and criminal trespass and was sentenced to fourteen years and twelve months, consisting of four years to serve and ten years on probation. On appeal, Burnette contends that the trial court erred by denying her claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, by refusing to charge the jury on self-defense, and by denying her motion to reopen the evidence. We affirm.

On appeal from a criminal conviction, the defendant no longer enjoys a presumption of innocence. The evidence is viewed in a light most favorable to the jury’s…