Cargill v. Commonwealth

Gary Cargill was found guilty of two counts of armed robbery; one count of robbery; and one count of obtaining a Schedule II controlled drug by fraud and deceit. A Jefferson Circuit Court jury fixed his punishment at confinement in the penitentiary for life on each count of armed robbery; ten years for the robbery; and five years for attempting to obtain a controlled substance by fraud and deceit. Cargill was sentenced in accordance with the jury’s verdict. He appeals from each of the judgments of conviction.

Cargill presents two issues to be determined in this appeal. His first contention is…