State v. Byrne

PUDLOWSKI, Judge.

Defendant appeals a jury conviction of murder in the first degree, attempted robbery first degree, armed criminal action, and assault with intent to kill with malice. Because the Second Offender Act, § 556.-280, RSMo 1969, was applicable the court sentenced defendant. Punishment was assessed at life imprisonment for murder in the first degree, five years for attempted robbery, fifteen years for armed criminal action and life for assault with intent to kill with malice aforethought.

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