State v. Pullen

COVINGTON, Judge.

Appellant George Pullen was charged by indictment with nine counts: murder in the first degree, § 565.020, RSMo 1986; two counts of armed criminal action, § 571.015; two counts of assault in the first degree, § 565.050, RSMo 1986; unlawful use of a weapon, § 571.030.1(4), RSMo 1986; stealing, § 570.030, RSMo 1986; arson in the first degree, § 569.040, RSMo 1986; and arson in the second degree, § 569.050, RSMo 1986. The court severed the charge of murder in the first degree from the remaining eight counts. The case proceeded to jury trial. The jury convicted appellant of…