Martin v. State

The defendant appeals his conviction of first-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony claiming a Pos-tell 1 violation and the erroneous admission of an Uzi into evidence. We are satisfied that the evidence otherwise adduced against the defendant was overwhelming so that beyond a reasonable doubt the errors did not contribute to the adverse jury verdict. Other points raised are without merit except as to the defendant's conviction for use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Since the offense in this case was committed prior to the legislative amendment to…