Jones v. State

GIVAN, Justice.

A jury trial resulted in appellant's convietion of Burglary, a Class B felony, for which he received a sentence of twenty (20) years, and Theft, a Class D felony, for which he received a sentence of two (2) years, which was enhanced by twenty (20) years due to a finding that he is an habitual offender. His sentences are to be served concurrently.

The facts are: On the morning of October 1, 1986, Maurice Jackson saw a man knock on the door of his neighbor's home. Jackson knew no one was in the home and observed the man walk around to the back of the house. After a few minutes,…