Hill v. State

Carley, Justice.

Cantrell Hill was found guilty of felony murder of Melvin Walton during the commission of aggravated assault, armed robbery, and possession of a firearm while committing a crime. The trial court sentenced Appellant to concurrent terms of life imprisonment for murder and armed robbery, and to a concurrent five-year term for the weapons offense. The trial court denied a motion for new trial, and Hill appeals.

1. According to the State’s evidence, Appellant conspired with Sheila Randall and others to rob the victim. Ms. Randall arranged a date with Mr. Walton, and then informed…