Dennis Poitra, Jr., was convicted of first-degree murder, aggravated burglary and conspiracy to commit aggravated burglary in the death of Robert Ernst.
John Michael Schnitker pleaded not guilty on all counts at his arraignment Tuesday morning in Albany County District Court. He is being held on bond that totals $550,000.
At the arraignment, Robert Sanford declared that the prosecution will not seek the death penalty...