Berryman v. Commonwealth

Opinion of the Court by

Justice MINTON.

Thomas Berryman filed this appeal as a matter of right1 from his convictions for wanton murder and assault in the first degree for which he was sentenced to a total of forty-five years’ imprisonment. Berryman raises two issues. First, he contends that the trial court erred by denying his motion for a directed verdict. Second, he contends that the trial court erred by failing to grant his motion to exclude evidence regarding illicit pills. We reject both arguments and, consequently, affirm.

I. FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY.

Berryman and a friend, Michael…