Weaver v. State

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The appellants, Ronald Weaver and Morris Lawson, were convicted of robbery in the first degree. Weaver was sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment, and Lawson was sentenced to 21 years' imprisonment. We address the issues raised by each appellant separately.

ISSUES RAISED BY WEAVER

I

Weaver first contends that the trial court erred in consolidating his case with Lawson's case. Specifically, Weaver argues that the joint trial prejudiced him and that, therefore, his…