State v. Rienhardt

OPINION

MARTONE, Justice.

A jury convicted Charles Rienhardt of one count of first degree murder, one count of kidnaping, one count of attempted transfer of a dangerous drug, and one count of attempted arson of a structure. The trial court sentenced him to death for the murder, and to prison terms for the non-capital convictions. Appeal to this court is automatic under Rules 26.15 and 31.2(b), Ariz. R.Crim. P., and direct under A.R.S. § 13-4031. We affirm his convictions and sentences.

I. BACKGROUND

On the evening of September 4, 1995, Rienhardt sought to purchase a large quantity of…