STATE v. MONTIJO

No. 2 CA-CR 87-0510.

160 Ariz. 576 (1989)

774 P.2d 1366

STATE of Arizona, Appellee, v. Robert Abril MONTIJO, Appellant.

Court of Appeals of Arizona, Division 2, Department A.

Review Denied July 11, 1989.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Robert K. Corbin, Atty. Gen. by William J. Schafer III and Crane McClennen, Phoenix, for appellee.

Harold L. Higgins, Pima County Public Defender by Frank P. Leto, Tucson, for appellant.


OPINION

LIVERMORE, Presiding Judge.

Defendant killed Alex Torres, was charged with first-degree murder, argued self-defense, and was convicted of negligent homicide. The prosecution relied on the nature of the wounds and the three conflicting statements of the defendant. The defense relied on the defendant's testimony, his good character, and the aggressive, violent, and turbulent character of the decedent. Defendant raises five issues on appeal. We affirm...

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