Newman v. State

OPINION

GARRARD, Judge.

STATEMENT OF THE CASE

James Newman appeals the sentences imposed by the trial court following his guilty plea to Burglary, as a Class C felony, Theft, as a Class D felony, Escape, as a Class C felony, Resisting Law Enforcement, as a Class D felony, and Driving While Suspended, as a Class A Misdemeanor. The trial court sentenced Newman to 20 years imprisonment, with 5 years suspended.

We affirm.

FACTS

On June 25, 1995, police officers were dispatched to the R Bar Tavern to respond to a report that a burglary was in progress. When the officers arrived at the scene, Newman, the…