State v. Plew

FELDMAN, Vice Chief Justice.

William Allen Plew, Jr. was convicted of attempted second degree murder, A.R.S. §§ 13-1001 and -1104, and of aggravated assault, A.R.S. § 13-1204. The state alleged and proved that these offenses were of a dangerous nature and were committed while on parole. The trial judge sentenced defendant to life in prison under A.R.S. § 13-604.01 (now § 13-604.02). Plew appeals, arguing primarily that the trial judge erred in refusing to admit evidence of the effect of the victim’s possible cocaine intoxication. We have jurisdiction pursuant to Ariz. Const, art. 6 § 5(3) and…