Opinion ID: 1444179
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Heading: Review of sentence under NRS 177.055(2)

Text: NRS 177.055(2) provides in full: Whether or not the defendant or his counsel affirmatively waives the appeal, the sentence must be reviewed on the record by the supreme court, which shall consider, in a single proceeding if an appeal is taken: (a) Any errors enumerated by way of appeal; (b) Whether the evidence supports the finding of an aggravating circumstance or circumstances; (c) Whether the sentence of death was imposed under the influence of passion, prejudice or any arbitrary factor; and (d) Whether the sentence of death is excessive, considering both the crime and the defendant. We have concluded that none of appellant's contentions on appeal warrants reversal of his sentence. The jury found six aggravating circumstances based on six prior felony convictions involving the use or threat of violence. We conclude that the record supports all six aggravating circumstances. No evidence exists that the death penalty was imposed under the influence of passion, prejudice or any arbitrary factor, and we conclude that the penalty in this case is not excessive, considering both the crime and the appellant. Appellant's killing of Nobles was cold-blooded and deliberate; appellant strangled Nobles to death. Accordingly, we will not disturb the jury's verdict.