State v. Durham

HAYS, Chief Justice.

The defendant, Carl Lindsey Durham, appeals from a judgment entered on the jury’s verdict of first degree murder.

The defendant became acquainted with the victim in a Tucson, Arizona, tavern and later accompanied the victim to the victim’s apartment. The victim was found several days later, severely beaten and comatose. The defendant was arrested in New Mexico.

At the trial, defendant took the stand in his own' behalf and denied murdering anyone.

The jury found the defendant guilty as charged. The defendant raises eight issues on appeal.

1. DID THE TRIAL COURT COMMIT…