State v. Johnson

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Six, J.:

This is a search and seizure case. Troy Dale Johnson was convicted of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first- degree murder, and aggravated battery. We consider: (1) law enforcement deception to obtain Johnson’s consent to search his home (a ruse entry); (2) the warrantless arrest of Johnson in his home; and (3) the search of Johnson’s home after his arrest. We also consider a separate issue of whether Johnson’s convictions for aggravated battery and first-degree murder are multiplicitous.

We find no error and affirm.

Facts

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