Essuon v. State

Phipps, Judge.

Kwame Essuon appeals his convictions on two counts of criminal solicitation to commit a felony (the underlying felony in this case being murder). He challenges the sufficiency of the evidence and the legality of his sentences, and he contends that the court erred in failing to instruct the jury on the definitions of “felony” and “murder” as essential elements of the crime charged. Although we find the evidence sufficient, we are compelled to reverse Essuon’s convictions based on his complaint concerning the jury charge. Issues relating to sentencing are, therefore, moot.

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