Shively v. Commonwealth

OPINION OF THE COURT BY JUSTICE WRIGHT

Appellant, Deveron Shively, was convicted by a Jefferson Circuit Court jury of criminal attempt to commit murder, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, and tampering with physical evidence. For these crimes, the jury recommended sentences of twenty, seven, and three years, respectively, to be served concurrently. The trial court sentenced Appellant to twenty years' imprisonment in line with the jury's recommendation. Appellant now appeals to this Court as a matter of right. Ky. Const. § 110 (2)(b). He asserts four claims of error in his appeal:…