Denny v. State

SEARS, Chief Justice.

The appellant, Michael Denny, appeals from his convictions for two counts of malice murder, one count of burglary, and one count of possession of a gun during the commission of a crime.* 1 On appeal, Denny contends that the trial court erred by admitting evidence of independent crimes, by charging the jury on conspiracy, and by ruling against his claim that he received ineffective assistance of counsel. For the reasons that follow, we find no merit to Denny’s contentions, and affirm his convictions.

1. On the afternoon of January 24, 1990, several neighbors and relatives…