State v. Plew

GORDON, Vice Chief Justice.

William Allen Plew, Jr. was convicted of attempted second degree murder, A.R.S. §§ 13-1001 and -1104, and of aggravated assault, A.R.S. § 13-1204. It was alleged and proven that these offenses were of a dangerous nature and were committed while on parole. Consequently, the appellant was sentenced to life imprisonment by authority of A.R.S. § 13-604.01 (now § 13-604.02). We have jurisdiction pursuant to Arizona Const, art. 6 § 5(3) and A.R.S. §§ 13-4033 and -4035.

On September 19, 1983, a shooting occurred at the home of the victim, Joseph Molina. Molina was shot five…