State v. Emery

HAYS, Justice.

Appellant, Robert Lloyd Emery, was found guilty of first degree murder and second degree burglary following a trial by jury. He was sentenced to death for the crime of first degree murder and to 10 years imprisonment for the crime of second degree burglary.

Following the jury trial on the murder and burglary charges and prior to a new jury trial scheduled on unrelated charges of aggravated assault, arson, armed robbery, and attempted murder, appellant entered into a plea bargain agreement. Under the terms of this agreement, the trial court judge was to determine appellant’s guilt…