Long v. Commonwealth

JONES, Justice.

On a jury trial, Elbert P. Long was found guilty of murder and attempted rape. In conformity with the jury’s verdict, the trial court sentenced Elbert to life imprisonment on the murder conviction and five years’ imprisonment on the conviction of attempted rape. The trial court ordered Elbert to serve the sentences consecutively. From that judgment, Elbert prosecutes this appeal.

There are other questions, but the principal issue presented for decision is whether Elbert made known to the trial court the specific grounds for his objection to the instructions during the trial.

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