Tribbett v. Commonwealth

LUKOWSKY, Justice.

Tribbett was convicted of the murder of Clarence Perciful, KRS 507.020, burglary in the first degree, KRS 511.020, and theft by unlawful taking, KRS 514.030, and sentenced by the Rockcastle Circuit Court to consecutive terms of imprisonment for life, ten and five years. He appeals.

The convictions are based on a completed conspiracy to murder Perciful and make off with his property. 1 Although Tribbett did not fire the weapon, he was an active participant in the entire episode which resulted in Perciful’s death.

Tribbett assigns four points of error. Two of these contentions…