Hovis v. State

Blackburn, Presiding Judge.

Following his conviction by a jury for hit and run, Michael Hovis appeals, arguing that: (1) he received ineffective assistance of counsel; the trial court erred (2) in charging the jury on hit and run; and (3) in denying his motion for directed verdict. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm.

Viewed in the light most favorable to the verdict, the evidence shows that on the night of September 21, 2000, Hovis and some friends went to Flanigan’s Bar in Tucker. While there, Hovis ran into Kevin Joy, an old acquaintance, and Carry Caudel. Joy had recently purchased a…