State v. Martinez

CAMERON, Justice.

Defendant, Michael Martinez, on 26 October 1979, was convicted by a jury of the crime of armed robbery, a dangerous offense, in violation of A.R.S. §§ 13-1904 and 13-604(K). On 12 December 1979, defendant was sentenced to 21 years imprisonment pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 13-604 and 13-702. Defendant now appeals both conviction and sentence. We have jurisdiction pursuant to Rule 47(e)(5), Rules of the Supreme Court, 17A A.R.S.

We must consider three questions on appeal:

1. Did the trial court err in admitting evidence to impeach the defendant?

2. Did the trial court err in admitting…