State v. Simmons

I .THOMAS F. DALEY, Judge.

The defendant has appealed his conviction of second degree murder. For reasons assigned, we affirm.

FACTS:

Richard Bruches, Anthony Básele, and defendant, Emerson Simmons, were longtime friends. These three young men forced their way into the home of Harry Heller, then proceeded to rob and kill Mr. Heller. Mr. Básele pled guilty to first degree murder, and Mr. Bruches pled guilty to accessory after the fact to first degree murder. Following a jury trial, the defendant was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to life in prison.

The following facts were…