State v. Woods

FELDMAN, Justice.

Jerry Dean Woods (defendant) was convicted by a jury of first degree murder and armed robbery. Defendant was sentenced to life imprisonment without possibility of parole for twenty-five years on the murder charge, and to a term of twelve years for armed robbery; the terms are to be served consecutively. Defendant filed a timely appeal; we have jurisdiction pursuant to A.R.S. § 13-4033; Ariz. Const, art. 6, § 5(3) and Ariz.R.Crim.P.Rule 31, 17 A.R.S.

The issues raised on appeal are:

I. Did the trial court abuse its discretion by not permitting defendant to impeach a witness by…