State v. Johnson

Terrance Johnson appeals his district court convictions for first degree murder and use of a firearm to commit a felony. Johnson was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder conviction, and a consecutive sentence of 5 to 10 years’ imprisonment for the firearm conviction. We affirm.

On June 18, 1991, when he was 15 years old, Johnson shot his friend’s uncle with a .22-caliber rifle. The victim, Reginald Porchia, subsequently died from the gunshot wound. Police later questioned Johnson, his twin brother, and the victim’s nephew, all of whom were present at the incident. Johnson was…