Rush v. State

Hunstein, Justice.

Appellant Robert Rush was indicted on charges of malice murder, felony murder, armed robbery, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and false imprisonment in connection with a series of crimes committed in March and April of 1996. The jury and the judge convicted Rush of all charges. Prior to sentencing, Rush negotiated an agreement with the State whereby he waived his right to appeal beyond a motion for new trial in exchange for the State’s promise not to pursue imposition of the death penalty. Rush was sentenced to life imprisonment without parole. Despite his…