Hicks v. State


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Docket Number: 2002-KA-00916-COA

Court of Appeals: Opinion Link
Opinion Date: 05-13-2003
Opinion Author: Myers, J.
Holding: Affirmed

Additional Case Information: Topic: Assault on officer - Weight of evidence
Judge(s) Concurring: McMillin, C.J., King and Southwick, P.JJ., Bridges, Thomas, Lee, Irving, Chandler and Griffis, JJ.
Procedural History: Jury Trial
Nature of the Case: CRIMINAL - FELONY

Trial Court: Date of Trial Judgment: 05-15-2002
Appealed from: Holmes County Circuit Court
Judge: Jannie M. Lewis
Disposition: CONVICTED OF ASSAULT OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER - SENTENCED TO SERVE A TERM OF THREE YEARS IN THE CUSTODY OF MDOC.
District Attorney: James H. Powell, III
Case Number: 10,869

  Party Name: Attorney Name:  
Appellant: Anthony Hicks




W. S. STUCKEY



 

Appellee: State of Mississippi OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL BY: CHARLES W. MARIS  

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Topic: Assault on officer - Weight of evidence

Summary of the Facts: Anthony Hicks was convicted of an assault on an officer. He appeals.

Summary of Opinion Analysis: Hicks argues that the verdict was against the overwhelming weight of evidence. The jury was able to hear testimony from both sides and was allowed to view a videotape of the assault. A reasonable and fair minded jury was presented enough evidence to reach a guilty verdict.


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