Ayers v. State

HOLLAND, Justice:

The defendant-appellant, Jarreau Ayers (“Ayers”), was indicted on single counts of non-capital Murder in the First Degree, Conspiracy in the First Degree, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, and Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited. Following a jury trial, he was found guilty on all charges. He was sentenced that same day.

Ayers has raised four issues in this direct appeal. First, he argues that there was no rational basis in the evidence to instruct the jury that he could be found guilty as an accomplice, pursuant to Del. Code Ann. tit. 11, §…