Ward v. the State (two Cases)

Summary

The court affirmed the convictions of Ward and Dewberry for malice murder, felony murder, and aggravated assault. It held that the evidence, including eyewitness testimony, was sufficient to support the convictions and that the trial court properly exercised its discretion in denying Ward's general-grounds motion for new trial and in adopting security measures during Dewberry's trial. The court also rejected Dewberry's challenges to courtroom security, restraints on a defense witness, and the prosecutor's private conversation with a witness.