Coff v. State

PRENTICE, Justice.

Following a jury trial Defendant (Appellant) was convicted of theft, a class D felony, Ind.Code § 35-48-4-2 (Burns 1983 Cum.Supp.), and found to be an habitual offender, Ind.Code § 35-50-2-8 (Burns 1983 Cum.Supp.). We have restated the contentions he raises on this direct appeal as the following four (4) issues:(1) Whether the trial court erred in admitting into evidence Defendant's confession to police officers.(2) Whether Defendant was denied the effective assistance of trial counsel in that counsel did not request a continuance when the habitual offender charge was filed…