Fields v. State

Bernes, Judge.

Following a jury trial, Richard E. Fields was convicted of aggravated stalking and first degree arson. He appeals, arguing that the evidence was insufficient to support his convictions and that he received ineffective assistance of counsel. Finding no error, we affirm.

Construed in the light most favorable to the jury’s verdict, the evidence at trial showed that the victim and appellant were in a turbulent marriage for about eleven years and had two children together. Fields began to physically abuse the victim “a week or two” after their wedding. The victim testified that the…