Hedgeman v. State

PARKER, Judge.

Jerry Hedgeman appeals his conviction for second-degree murder,1 arguing that his motions for judgment of acquittal and for arrest of judgment should have been granted by the trial court because of insufficient evidence. We agree and reverse only the conviction and sentence for second-degree murder.

Hedgeman was indicted for murder in the first degree. The state prosecuted Hedge-man on theories of first-degree premeditated murder and felony murder. The evidence at trial established the following. The victim owed Hedgeman ten dollars. There were at least two prior altercations…