State v. Kyger

OPINION

WADE, Judge.

The defendants, Rondol Hammer and Steve Kyger, were convicted of first degree murder, armed robbery, and joyriding. Each received sentences of life, 35 years and 3 years, respectively. The 35 year sentences are to run consecutive to the life sentences; the 3 year sentences are concurrent.

In addition to an attack upon the sufficiency of the evidence, the defendants present the following issues on appeal:(1) whether a change of venue should have been granted;(2) whether the defendants’ trials should have been severed;(3) whether probable cause existed to arrest Kyger;(4)…