Smith v. State

The appellant challenges his convictions and sentences for first degree murder and robbery.

*1257The appellant argues that because of trial errors, his convictions should be reversed for a new trial. We find no merit in the appellant’s argument and affirm his convictions and his sentence for first degree murder.

However, the appellant raises a valid point regarding the sentence he received for the robbery. The sentencing guidelines recommendation was three-and-one-half to four-and-one-half years in prison for the robbery. The trial court, however, imposed an upward departure sentence of fifteen…