Irvin v. State

Jim Hannah, Justice.

Appellant Frankie Irvin appeals his. conviction by a Desha County jury of aggravated robbery and theft of property for which he was sentenced to thirty years’ and fifteen years’ imprisonment respectively. On appeal, Irvin raises one issue, arguing that the trial court abused its discretion in failing to recuse. We affirm.

On April 3, 1996, Irvin was charged as an habitual offender with aggravated robbery, theft of property, and attempted capital murder, for his part in a November 13, 1995, robbery of a store operated by Bill Montgomery, who was a victim of the crime. Prior…