Smith v. State

David Newbern, Justice.

The appellant, David Morris Smith, was convicted of first degree murder, second degree battery, and aggravated assault in connection with the death of Michael McCoy and the assault and battery of Smith’s ex-wife, Patsy Turner. He was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder, six years imprisonment for the battery, and two years imprisonment for the assault. Smith’s only point of appeal is that the evidence was insufficient for conviction. We find the evidence was sufficient and affirm the conviction.

Patsy Turner was the chief witness against Smith. She testified…