Bridges v. State

DICKSON, Justice.

The defendant, Jason E. Bridges, seeks reversal of his conviction for aiding in armed robbery. The Court of Appeals affirmed in part and remanded in part, rejecting the defendant's claims challenging the trial court's application of the corpus delicti rule and the trial court's instructions regarding (a) the jury's right to decide both the law and the facts and (b) accomplice liability. While affirming the defendant's conviction, the Court of Appeals, in a memorandum decision, found the sentencing statement to be inadequate and remanded to the trial court with instructions.…