Era v. State

Godfrey Era appeals from a judgment of conviction for first degree murder with-a firearm, armed robbery with a firearm, and possession of a firearm while engaged in a criminal offense. We affirm.

Era and a codefendant, Valenci Williams, were jointly tried for an armed robbery that resulted in the victim’s death. In statements following their arrests, each defendant implicated the other in the robbery. Era unsuccessfully sought a severance, arguing that the risk of prejudice from a joint trial during which Williams’ statement would be introduced entitled him to a separate trial. During trial,…