State v. Lyons
Court of Appeals of North Carolina
1Opinion of the Court
McGEE, Chief Judge.
*698 Devonte Shawmar Lyons ("Defendant") appeals his convictions for first-degree murder under the felony murder rule, attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon, and conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon. Defendant contends he was prejudiced by the trial court's failure to exercise its discretion pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-1233(a) to permit the jury to review certain witness testimony. We find no prejudicial error.
I. Background
The evidence at trial tended to show the following: Defendant, Aryka Roberts ("Roberts"), Rashad Schenck ("Schenck"), and Jessica…
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