Smith v. State

GIVAN, Justice.

A jury trial resulted in a finding of guilty of Robbery, a Class B felony, and Theft, a Class D felony. The trial court merged the convictions and sentenced appellant to twenty (20) years on the robbery charge.

The facts are: On July 14, 1987, the Domino’s Pizza store located in New Albany, Indiana was robbed at gunpoint. The only employee present at the time was Michael Jones, who had been recently employed. He just had finished a course given by his employer on how to observe and later identify any person attempting to rob the establishment.

Following the robbery, Jones gave…