State v. Roberts

HOLOHAN, Chief Justice.

The defendant, Charles William Roberts, was convicted of kidnapping and extortion, both involving the use of a deadly weapon in violation of A.R.S. §§ 13-1304, 13-1804 and 13-604. The defendant appealed raising three issues: (1) whether the jury was placed in a coercive atmosphere; (2) whether the consecutive sentences imposed were barred by A.R.S. § 13-116; and (3) whether there was sufficient evidence to support defendant’s conviction for the offense of extortion involving the use of a deadly wea¿ on. The court of appeals held that consecutive sentences were legally…