Sheckles v. State

SHEPARD, Judge.

After a trial by jury, appellant Darell Leroy Sheckles was found guilty of felony murder, criminal recklessness, and two counts of robbery resulting in serious bodily injury. The three latter offenses were merged into a judgment of conviction for felony-murder, Ind.Code § 85-42-1-1(2) (Burns 1979 Repl). A prison sentence of sixty years was imposed by the court. Sheckles raises three issues in this direct appeal:

1. Whether the intent to collect a liqui dated debt negates the criminal intent requisite for his felony-murder conviction;

2. Whether the evidence establishes that…