People v. Wafai

PIERCE, Judge.

Defendant, Badawi Kamel Wafai, appeals from the judgment of conviction entered pursuant to jury verdicts of guilty of two counts of first degree murder, based on defendant’s shooting and killing his brother and sister-in-law. Defendant also appeals his two consecutive life sentences. We affirm.

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A. Sua Sponte Venue Change

Defendant first argues that the trial court erred in sua sponte changing venue. He argues that since a change of venue is for the benefit of the defendant, it can be done only upon motion by one of the parties. We disagree.

Sections 16-6-101 through 16-6-104,…