People v. McCarty

Defendant, Desean McCarty, was charged by indictment with three counts of first-degree murder (for the murder of one individual), one count of aggravated possession of a stolen motor vehicle and one count of aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer. The State later added a fourth count of first-degree murder. Following a bench trial, defendant was found guilty of one count of felony murder and sentenced to 40 years’ imprisonment. Defendant now timely appeals.

On appeal, defendant argues that his conviction must be reversed because: (1) aggravated possession of a stolen motor…