Watson v. State

PARKER, Judge.

Michael Watson appeals his conviction for armed burglary based upon the grounds of double jeopardy. We are compelled to reverse this conviction and direct Watson’s discharge on this charge because of trial court error.

The state charged Watson with first-degree murder, armed burglary, aggravated battery, attempted murder, and shooting within an occupied dwelling. The jury returned verdicts of guilty for second-degree murder, aggravated battery, aggravated assault with a firearm, and shooting within an occupied dwelling. The jury could not reach a decision on the armed burglary…