People v. Peterson

On April 19, 2005, a jury found defendant, Phillip J. Peterson, guilty of first degree murder. The trial court later sentenced him to 45 years in prison with credit for 649 days served. Defendant appeals, arguing (1) he is entitled to a new trial because the jury instructions incorrectly defined the “knowing” element of murder and the court denied the jury’s request for clarification, (2) the court erred by denying his motion to suppress statements he made to police, and (3) he is entitled to two additional days of sentence credit. We affirm.

On January 26, 2004, a grand jury indicted…