State v. Bentley

CADY, Justice.

In this direct appeal from a judgment and sentence of first-degree kidnapping and first-degree murder, we review a variety of claims of trial and sentencing errors. Upon our consideration of the appeal, we decline to address one claim of ineffective assistance of counsel and reject all other claims of error. We affirm the judgment and sentence of the district court.

I. Background Facts and Proceedings.

J.G. was ten years of age when her life ended as a victim of murder. The detailed events of her death are chronicled in this opinion in order to properly address the issues raised…