Washington v. State

HUNTER, Justice.

The defendant, Kevin Eugene Washington, was convicted by a jury of armed robbery, a class B felony, Ind.Code § 35 — 42-5-1 (Burns 1979 Repl.), and three counts of criminal confinement, class B felonies, Ind. Code § 35-42-3-3 (Burns 1979 Repl.). He was sentenced to terms of twelve years on the first count and six years on each of the other counts, all terms to be served consecutively. This direct appeal presents the following two issues:

1. Whether the trial court erred in admitting evidence of defendant’s alleged involvement in a prior, unrelated crime; and

2. Whether the trial…