State v. Johnson

Todd Michael Johnson appeals from a judgment of conviction entered against him following a jury trial. Johnson was found guilty of first-degree murder, armed burglary, and attempted armed burglary.

Upon appeal, Johnson contends that: (1) the prosecutor improperly commented on Johnson’s failure to testify by noting to the jury that the opening statement given by Johnson himself was not evidence; (2) the circuit court lacked subject matter jurisdiction to try him on the armed burglary and attempted armed burglary charges because the prior waiver proceedings in juvenile court were premised upon…