McLendon v. State

Blackburn, Chief Judge.

Jeffrey McLendon appeals his conviction by a jury of aggravated assault, kidnapping, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. 1 He argues that the evidence was insufficient to support his convictions, and that the trial court erred in denying his motion for mistrial after the State improperly introduced evidence of his bad character. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm.

On appeal from a criminal conviction, the evidence must be construed in a light most favorable to the verdict, and the appellant no longer enjoys a presumption of innocence. An…