Williams v. the State

Summary

The court affirmed Williams's convictions for malice murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. It held that the evidence was sufficient, that hearsay concerning prior difficulties was erroneously admitted under the necessity exception but the error was harmless, and that the remaining trial-error and ineffective-assistance claims lacked merit or were procedurally barred. The court concluded that counsel's consent, the absence of demonstrated prejudice, and the trial court's proper exercise of discretion defeated the remaining claims.