Jordan v. State

Benham, Chief Justice.

Appellant Jason Jordan was convicted of malice murder as a party to the crime and hindering the apprehension of a criminal in connection with the death of Thurman Martin. On appeal, he takes issue with the sufficiency of the evidence presented against him, the trial court’s failure to direct a verdict of acquittal, an evidentiary ruling, and the denial of his motion for new trial.

1. Appellant questions the sufficiency of the evidence presented by the State, and contends the trial court erred in denying his motion for directed verdict of acquittal on the murder charge.…