Barbour v. Commonwealth

Opinion of the Court by

Justice ROACH.

I. INTRODUCTION

Appellant was convicted of being a second-degree persistent felony offender and his sentences for attempted rape and kidnapping were enhanced. On appeal, he contends that the trial court erred (1) by refusing to allow mitigation evidence and (2) by requiring that he remain in leg shackles in front of the jury. Finding no error, we affirm Appellant’s convictions.

II. BACKGROUND

Appellant, Ricky Barbour, was convicted of first-degree attempted rape, kidnapping, and fourth-degree assault in November 1994. The jury recommended sentences of ten…