Blash v. State

Summary

The court affirmed Blash’s convictions, concluding that the evidence was constitutionally sufficient, the general-grounds challenge was not reviewable on appeal, and the trial court properly admitted the jail recordings and related expert testimony. The court also held that Blash’s sentencing challenge was unpreserved, his sentences were not void, and counsel’s failure to object did not establish ineffective assistance because he could not show prejudice. The court nevertheless vacated the sentences for first-degree burglary and one theft-by-taking count because those offenses merged with home invasion and armed robbery, respectively.