Robinson v. State

BOEHM, Justice.

A jury found Frank Robinson guilty of murder. In this direct appeal he challenges (1) the sufficiency of evidence and (2) the decision of the trial court to send certain exhibits into the jury room after deliberations had begun. We affirm.

Factual and Procedural Background

Frank Robinson and William Hill were both members of the 25th Street Mens Club in Indianapolis. The Club was a renovated house that contained some tables, a vending machine, a TV, and a back room used principally for gambling among the members. Hill was shot in the face at the Club on the evening of December…