Berry v. State
Supreme Court of Arkansas
1Opinion of the Court
Jack Holt, Jr., Chief Justice.
Laura Berry appeals from a conviction of capital felony murder in which she was sentenced to life imprisonment without parole. Among her points for reversal, the appellant contends that the trial court erred in admitting numerous graphic photographs of the victim taken at the scene and afterward, and entered to show the injuries inflicted by her accomplice in this crime. We agree and reverse for a new trial. The only other issue we deem necessary to address, in light of our holding, is the appellant’s argument that the trial court erred in denying her motion for…
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