Ellis v. State

SHEPARD, Chief Justice.

Appellant Adam C. Ellis appeals his conviction and sentence for murder, two counts of attempted murder, and burglary. He raises two issues in this direct appeal:

I. Whether the trial court properly refused Ellis’ tendered instructions on reckless homicide and criminal recklessness, and

II. Whether the trial court erred when it imposed maximum sentences for the convictions and ordered them served consecutively.

Facts and Procedural History

On the evening of August 5, 1998, Ellis was at his parents’ home with a friend, Chris Richardson. Ellis and Richardson played foosball…