Toney v. State

OPINION

MATHIAS, Judge.

Angus Toney (“Toney”) was convicted of Class A felony burglary in Wayne Circuit Court. Toney appeals and argues that the evidence was insufficient to establish the element of bodily injury, which elevated his conviction to a Class A felony. Because the plain language of the statute provides that physical pain is sufficient to establish bodily injury, and because the evidence clearly shows that the victim experienced physical pain, we affirm.

Facts and Procedural History

The parties do not dispute the relevant facts of this case. On the evening of July 19, 2010, Toney and…