People v. Glass

Henry Glass was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to 25 years in prison. On appeal he contends the indictment against him was improperly amended, the State violated discovery requirements and the judge improperly denied his motions to appoint an expert witness, to suppress incriminating statements he made and to grant his request for new counsel.

On appeal defendant poses these issues: (1) whether the indictment was properly amended prior to trial; (2) whether the State violated its duty to tender discovery prior to trial; (3) whether the trial judge erred in denying defendant’s…