Muhammad v. State

Malachi Muhammad was convicted of first-degree murder and now appeals, arguing that the circuit court erred in (1) instructing the jury that he would become eligible for parole after serving 70 percent *23of his sentence, (2) not allowing evidence that the victim possessed a concealed-carry license, and (3) allowing the prosecution to make an improper comment during closing arguments. We affirm.

Muhammad was charged with one count of first-degree murder in the shooting death of Robert Ewans. He was also charged with possession of a firearm by certain persons.1 The State alleged that on 22 April…