See Edwards v. State, 112 Nev. 704, 708, 918 P.2d 321, 324 (1996).

Therefore, without considering the merits of any of the claims raised in the motion, we conclude that the district court did not err in denying the motion.2 Accordingly, we ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED.

Hardesty -4 d--1 1-el - J.

D- Douglas ED LAI I AA J.

J.

cc: Hon. Connie J. Steinheimer, District Judge Beau E.Z. Brown Attorney General/Carson City Washoe County District Attorney Washoe District Court Clerk

2We note that the record reflects that the jury convicted appellant of first-degree murder.

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