State v. Edwards

GEORGE W. DRAPER III, Chief Judge.

Jerimiah Edwards (hereinafter, “Defendant”) appeals from the judgment entered after a jury found him guilty of murder in the second degree, Section 565.020 RSMo (2000), and armed criminal action, Section 571.015 RSMo (2000). Following the penalty phase of his trial, the trial court sentenced Defendant to twenty-five years imprisonment. Defendant raises three allegations of error. He claims the trial court erred in: (1) denying his request to testify during the penalty phase of trial; (2) allowing improper questioning of Defendant; and (3) allowing the…