Bridges v. State
| Docket Number: | 2001-KA-01078-COA | |
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Opinion Link Opinion Date: 04-08-2003 Opinion Author: King, P.J. Holding: Affirmed |
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Topic: Burglary of a dwelling - Sufficiency of evidence - Biblical references Judge(s) Concurring: McMillin, C.J., Southwick, P.J., Thomas, Lee, Irving, Myers, Chandler and Griffis, JJ. Non Participating Judge(s): Bridges, J. Procedural History: Jury Trial Nature of the Case: CRIMINAL - FELONY |
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Date of Trial Judgment: 06-15-2001 Appealed from: Pike County Circuit Court Judge: Mike Smith Disposition: BURGLARY OF A DWELLING - SENTENCED TO TWENTY-FIVE YEARS IN THE CUSTODY OF THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND ORDERED TO PAY A FINE OF $5,000, RESTITUTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $150. District Attorney: J. Daniel Smith Case Number: 01-046-KB |
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| Appellant: | Robert E. Bridges |
PAUL MCGERALD LUCKETT |
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| Appellee: | State of Mississippi | OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL BY: DEIRDRE MCCRORY |
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| Topic: | Burglary of a dwelling - Sufficiency of evidence - Biblical references |
| Summary of the Facts: | Robert Bridges was convicted of burglary of a dwelling and was sentenced to twenty-five years. He appeals. |
| Summary of Opinion Analysis: | Issue 1: Sufficiency of evidence Bridges argues that the evidence was insufficient, because the State relied heavily on fingerprints that were found inside the home and none of the State's witnesses were actual eyewitnesses to the incident. Bridges admitted through his testimony, that he did break a window at the home. Also, officer testified that Bridges' fingerprints were located on the glass and matched the fingerprints on the card bearing Bridges' information from the police department. In addition, the owners of the house both testified that Bridges admitted that he committed the offense. This was sufficient evidence. Issue 2: Biblical references Bridges argues that repeated biblical references made by a witness resulted in him receiving an unfair trial. The court offered to admonish the jury, but defense counsel declined the offer. Under these circumstances, there is no error requiring reversal. |
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