State v. Howes

LOCKWOOD, Justice:

Defendant Paul David Howes was convicted of first degree murder, A.R.S. § 13-452, robbery, A.R.S. § 13-641, and assault with a deadly weapon, A.R.S. § 13-249. He was sentenced to life imprisonment, 25 to 30 years, and 25 to 30 years, respectively, to run consecutively. From his conviction and sentencing the defendant appeals.

The facts are that on November 8, 1969, a man, later identified as the defendant, robbed Earl Douglas Hinchey at gun point and then shot and killed Daniel Lee Bramble during his escape from the snack bar at the Indian Drive In Theater.

The defendant…