People v. Roybal

Opinion by

Judge TAUBMAN.

Defendant, Joseph Crazyhorse Roybal, appeals the judgment of conviction entered on a jury verdict finding him guilty of two counts of first degree murder (after deliberation and felony murder, the sentences for which were merged) and first degree burglary. We affirm.

At 6:00 p.m. February 2, 1999, Denver police officers arrested defendant in connection with a homicide and burglary committed on January 25, 1999. The arresting officer advised defendant of his Miranda rights and asked him if he wished to speak with a detective. Defendant answered "yes."

After being…