Jones v. State

Bernes, Judge.

A Chatham County jury convicted Bruce Lee Jones of two counts of simple battery, two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of false imprisonment, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. The trial court subsequently denied his motion for new trial. Jones now appeals, contending that there was insufficient evidence to convict him of the aggravated assault based on the shooting of his ex-girlfriend. He further contends that he received ineffective assistance from his trial counsel. For the reasons discussed below, we affirm.

On appeal from a criminal…