Sears v. State
Sears v. State
Opinion of the Court
Mack Sears was charged with aggravated battery involving the use of a deadly weapon, shooting into a dwelling, and attempted first degree murder involving a firearm. He was convicted as charged on the aggravated battery and the shooting into a dwelling. He was also convicted of attempted manslaughter with the use of a firearm, a lesser included offense to the attempted murder charge. Sears argues that the convictions for aggravated battery and attempted manslaughter violate his double jeopardy rights. We disagree and affirm.
After an altercation with Robin Williams in front of her apartment building, Sears fired a rifle at her. As Williams retreated to her apartment, Sears continued to shoot. He fired three shots, one of which struck and injured a seven year old child who was in the apartment.
In his argument, Sears argues various factors relating to the double jeopardy issue and concludes that the convic
Affirmed.
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