Ross v. State

GIVAN, Justice.

A jury trial resulted in appellant's convietion of Rape, a Class B felony, for which he received a sentence of eighteen (18) years. His sentence was enhanced by an additional thirty (80) years due to a finding that he was an habitual offender.

At the outset of the case, the State filed a written motion to offer evidence of appellant's past sexual conduct with three women. Appellant filed a response challenging the State's right to present such evidence. In support of his motion, he cited Brown v. State (1984), Ind., 459 N.E.2d 376. In his motion, appellant stated that he…