Murray v. State

Timothy Ray Murray was indicted for murder, convicted of manslaughter, and sentenced as a habitual offender to life in prison. Three issues are presented on appeal.

I

Murray argues that the court erred by denying his pre-trial discovery motion. Specifically, he complains of the court's refusal to require the State to disclose (1) statements given to the police by prosecution witnesses and (2) the criminal record of another prosecution witness, Michael White.

Although Rule 18 (e), A.R.Crim.P.Temp., provides that "statements made by state witnesses or prospective state witnesses" are not…