People v. Allen

A jury found the defendant-appellant, George Allen, guilty of murder and, following a sentencing hearing, the court imposed a 70- to 100-year sentence. The defendant has appealed.

There are five issues presented for review:(1) Whether the court erred in tendering jury instructions;(2) Whether the court erred by denying the defendant’s request for a continuance to obtain new counsel;(3) Whether the court erred in ruling on certain evidentiary matters;(4) Whether the court erred in denying the defendant’s motion for a new trial based upon newly discovered evidence;(5) Whether the court should…