State v. Peterson, 07ap-303 (6-12-2008)

OPINION

{¶ 1} This is an appeal by defendant-appellant, Jerome C. Peterson, from a judgment of sentence and conviction entered by the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas following a jury trial in which appellant was found guilty of murder, aggravated burglary, aggravated robbery and participating in a criminal gang.

{¶ 2} On January 27, 2005, appellant was indicted on one count of murder, in violation of R.C. 2903.02, one count of aggravated burglary, in violation of R.C. 2911.11, one count of aggravated robbery, in violation of R.C. 2911.01, one count of having a weapon while under…