Mayfield v. Commonwealth

PETTY, Judge.

Troy L. Mayfield was convicted of first-degree murder and the use of a firearm in commission of the murder. On appeal, Mayfield raises three assignments of error. First, he argues the trial court erred when it declined to strike a prospective juror for cause because the juror was related to two witnesses for the Commonwealth. Second, Mayfield argues the trial court erred when it allowed the admission of evidence relating to a prior incident involving Mayfield’s half-brother and the victim. Finally, Mayfield argues that the evidence was insufficient to convict him of these crimes.…