Murphy v. State

GIVAN, Justice.

A jury trial resulted in the conviction of appellant of Dealing in a Schedule I Controlled Substance, a Class B felony, for which he received a sentence of twelve (12) years.

The facts are: On March 21, 1986, Indiana Stats Police Officer Burton purchased LSD from a person who introduced himself as Kenneth Murphy. Officer Burton paid Murphy $14 and recéived four "hits" of LSD. Officer Burton was taken to the Murphy residence by an informant named Weaver, who told the officer that he was taking him to see Kenneth Murphy.

After Officer Burton completed the transaction, he placed the…