People v. Collins

Charged with the first-degree murder of Karen Sue Beineman, defendant was convicted by jury verdict of that offense. He was sentenced and his motion for new trial was denied and he appeals.

2. Did impermissible pretrial identification procedure taint in-court identification testimony to the extent that it should have been excluded?

The appeal raises the following issues:

1. Did the trial court commit reversible error by denying defendant’s various motions for change of venue?

3. Was defendant identified in a lineup in the absence of his attorney?

4. Was testimony concerning neutron activation…