State v. Jensen

CAMERON, Chief Justice.

This is an appeal from jury verdicts, and judgments of guilt to the crimes of murder, first degree, A.R.S. §§ 13-451, 13-452 and 13-453, with sentences of life imprisonment on each charge, to run concurrently-

We are asked to determine three issues on appeal:

1. Was the defendant denied a fair trial by reason of the trial court’s failure to instruct the jury as to the consequences of a verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity?

2. Did the taking of the defendant’s rifle by the deputies amount to an “unlawful seizure” because of the lack of valid consent?

3. Did the State,…