People v. Palmer

Opinion by

Judge NEY.

Defendant, Marcus Palmer, appeals the judgment of conviction entered on a jury verdict finding him guilty of second degree murder, felony murder, first degree burglary, and felony menacing. We affirm.

Defendant entered a home carrying a gun, which he intended to use to retrieve either money or drugs. An argument ensued, and defendant shot and killed one of the oceu-pants.

Defendant was originally charged with first degree murder, first degree felony murder, first degree burglary, and felony menacing. At defendant's request, the jury also was instructed on second degree…