People v. Moore

Defendant was tried and convicted by a jury of first degree murder for his role in the beating death of James McDonald on May 20, 2002. Defendant was sentenced to 35 years’ imprisonment. On appeal, defendant argues that the trial court erred when it denied his motion to suppress and he was denied his sixth amendment right to confrontation.

Prior to trial, defendant filed a motion to quash arrest and suppress evidence. The trial court denied the motion.

Michael McDonald, James McDonald’s brother, testified at trial that at the time of the incident he was living with his mother and brother in his…