State v. Vang

HEARN, C.J.:

James Vang was convicted of murder, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, and armed robbery. He appeals arguing he is entitled to a new trial. We affirm.

FACTS

On June 23, 1997, James Vang, Curtis Kesl, Kai Yang, and Ae Khingratsaiphon drove from Charlotte, North Carolina to Aiken, South Carolina to rob the Southside Pawn Shop. The original plan was for Yang to handcuff Carlton Ennis, the owner of the store, and rob him at gunpoint. However, once the men were in the store, Yang did not follow through on the plan and exited the store. The men left the scene and decided to drive around.…