State of Arizona v. Gregory Charles Rhome

OPINION

HOWARD, Judge.

¶ 1 Gregory Rhome was convicted by a jury of first-degree failure to appear in connection with a felony. On appeal, he argues the trial court made various erroneous rulings and that insufficient evidence supported the jury’s verdict. Because we agree the evidence was insufficient, we vacate Rhome’s conviction and sentence.

Factual and Procedural Background

¶ 2 Rhome failed to appear for a scheduled hearing in connection with a criminal charge in October 2012. He was charged and convicted as noted above, and sentenced to an enhanced prison term of eight years. We have…