Rodriguez v. State

Miller, Judge.

Following a jury trial, Miguel Rodriguez was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter, felony murder, and aggravated assault. He appeals on the grounds that the evidence was insufficient to support his convictions and that the trial court erred when it admitted his statement, when it charged the jury on malice, and when it imposed a sentence of 15 years to serve. We find no error and affirm.

Viewed in the light most favorable to the jury’s verdict, the evidence shows that Rodriguez and his girlfriend were in a nightclub when the victim entered with several compatriots. After…