Jones v. State

OPINION

On October 13, 1989, appellant Daniel Steven Jones (Jones) was charged with murder with use of a deadly weapon and robbery with use of a deadly weapon. On September 24, 1990, the date set for trial, Jones waived jury trial and pled guilty to First Degree Murder with Use of a Deadly Weapon. Judge Gamble and Judge Breen were appointed to preside on the three-judge sentencing panel with Judge Thompson. Witnesses’ testimony indicated that Jones shot and killed Donald Woody to obtain possession of Woody’s motor home. Jones had previously been convicted of aggravated assault for attempting…