State v. Ferguson

GORDON, Justice:

Appellant was tried before a jury and convicted of two counts of armed robbery and one count of assisting in the escape of her husband, a prisoner in custody upon a charge of felony. Following the denial of her motion for a new trial, Ferguson appealed her convictions, and we have taken jurisdiction pursuant to 17A A.R.S., Rules of the Supreme Court, rule 47(e).

Two issues have been raised which concern: (1) the prosecutor’s closing argument, and (2) the admission into evidence of statements made by Ferguson while in custody.

Closing Argument

During his closing argument to the…