State v. Lewis

Introduction

Justin A. Lewis (Appellant) appeals from the trial court’s judgment entered upon a jury verdict finding him guilty of second-degree felony murder, unlawful use of a weapon (UUW)> and two counts of armed criminal action (ACA) and sentence entered upon the jury’s recommended sentences for a total of 49 years’ imprisonment. We affirm.

Factual and Procedural Background

During the early morning hours of June 26, 2010, Dorian Thomas (Dorian), whose nickname was “Boy,” was driving his gold Cadillac with his 17-year-old girlfriend Deja Chappell (Chappell) in the front passenger seat on…