Hinkle v. State

SULLIVAN, Judge.

Jerry Hinkle was convicted by jury of two counts of First Degree Burglary. He raises numerous issues for our review. Our disposition, however, requires treatment of only the following:

1. Did the trial court err in admitting evidence concerning statements by an in*557formant who was deceased at the time of trial?

2. Did the trial court err in admitting evidence of a separate and distinct criminal act?

3. Was there sufficient evidence to support the verdicts?

The evidence adduced at trial was as follows. The Holloway residence was burglarized on January 26, 1973. Entry was gained…