Simmons v. State

Melton, Justice.

Following a jury trial in which the State sought the death penalty, Randy Simmons was found guilty of malice murder, felony murder, two counts of armed robbery, and aggravated assault. Prior to the start of the sentencing phase of his trial, Simmons entered into a sentencing agreement with the State, allowing him to avoid possible imposition of the death penalty. Simmons now appeals, contending among other things that the evidence was insufficient to support his convictions. We affirm.

1. Viewed in the light most favorable to the verdict, the record shows that, on November 21,…