State v. Clark

PER CURIAM. 1

Calvin Kevin Clark shot a man carrying about $1,500 and attempted to rob him. At the guilt phase of the trial, the jury found Clark guilty of first degree assault, armed criminal action, and attempted first degree robbery. At the punishment phase of the trial, the State introduced evidence of prior crimes for which Clark had been acquitted. The jury recommended sentences of life imprisonment, 30 years, and 15 years for first degree assault, armed criminal action, and attempted first degree robbery, respectively. The trial court imposed the recommended sentences, to be served…