State v. Marvin

HAYS, Justice.

James J. Marvin appeals from convictions of first-degree murder and aggravated battery. He was sentenced to life in prison on the murder charge and four to five years, to run consecutively to the life term, on the battery conviction. We have jurisdiction pursuant to A.R.S. § 13-4031 and affirm the convictions and sentences.

Appellant raises the following issues:

1. Was the prosecutor guilty of misconduct in closing arguments?

2. Did the prosecutor’s reference in closing arguments to potential harm to others constitute reversible error?

3. Did the prosecutor commit reversible error…