Smith v. State
| Docket Number: | 2003-KA-00409-COA | |
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Opinion Link Opinion Date: 03-23-2004 Opinion Author: Chandler, J. Holding: Affirmed |
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Topic: Murder - Weight of evidence Judge(s) Concurring: McMillin, C.J., King and Southwick, P.JJ., Bridges, Thomas, Lee, Irving, Myers and Griffis, JJ. Procedural History: Jury Trial Nature of the Case: CRIMINAL - FELONY |
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| Trial Court: |
Date of Trial Judgment: 10-09-2002 Appealed from: Harrison County Circuit Court Judge: Kosta N. Vlahos Disposition: CONVICTED OF MURDER AND SENTENCED TO LIFE District Attorney: Cono A. Caranna, II Case Number: 2001-1027 |
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| Appellant: | Corey Dewayne Smith |
COREY DEWAYNE SMITH (PRO SE)
TOM SUMRALL |
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| Appellee: | State of Mississippi | OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL BY: BILLY L. GORE |
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| Topic: | Murder - Weight of evidence |
| Summary of the Facts: | Corey Smith was convicted of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment. He appeals. |
| Summary of Opinion Analysis: | Smith’s counsel alludes to one error which might support an appeal, that the verdict was against the overwhelming weight of the evidence. Although the jury could have accepted Smith’s version of events and found him not guilty by reason of self-defense, it made an informed decision in determining what happened on the night in question. |
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