People v. Taylor

Defendant Rex Allen Taylor was charged by indictment with murder, attempt murder, aggravated battery, and burglary. After a bench trial, defendant was found guilty of murder and attempt murder and sentenced to concurrent terms of imprisonment of 30 years. Defendant appeals.

On appeal, defendant contends (1) he did not receive effective assistance of counsel; (2) the admission of his cellmate’s testimony violated his sixth amendment rights; (3) the prosecutor’s closing argument was prejudicial; and (4) his sanity at the time of the offense was not proved beyond a reasonable doubt.

We affirm.

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