State v. Makthepharak

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Beier, J.:

Defendant Sashada Makthepharak appeals his convictions for first-degree felony murder, aggravated burglary, and criminal possession of a firearm.

We must address five issues: (1) Should Makthepharak’s admissions to police have been suppressed? (2) Did the district court err in giving an “Allen-type” instruction before the jury began its deliberations? (3) Did sufficient evidence support Makthepharak’s convictions for first-degree felony murder and aggravated burglary? (4) Should the jury have received requested instructions on lesser included…