Kirkland v. State

OPINION

By the Court,

Thompson, J.:

John Lee Kirkland was convicted of two robberies and two burglaries. He contends that his trial was prejudiced by reason of a juror’s comment, and by certain remarks of the prosecutor in closing argument. Moreover, he asserts that the sentences imposed are prohibited. We are asked to annul the convicitions and order a new trial, or, at the very least, to set aside the sentences for burglary. We find no error, and affirm.

The crimes occurred at the Hilton Hotel, Las Vegas. A hotel guest, Lawrence Duncan, was in his room, number 2674, with his friend, James…