People v. Garrett

In this case, we consider the appeal of a robbery getaway driver who was convicted of first-degree murder on a theory of accountability after an employee in the targeted store was found shot to death by a gun that was never recovered. Following a jury trial, defendant Shawn Garrett was found guilty and sentenced to 36 years’ imprisonment. On appeal, defendant contends that: (1) he was not proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt; (2) the trial court erred by refusing to suppress his videotaped statement; and (3) his sentence was excessive. Because we ultimately reverse on defendant’s…