Townsend v. State

GIVAN, Chief Justice.

Appellant was convicted by a jury of Robbery, a class B felony, and sentenced to twelve (12) years of imprisonment.

The facts are these. The victim of the robbery met the appellant in a bar on the northside of Indianapolis. After a few minutes of conversation the pair adjourned to the backseat of the victim's car where they engaged in homosexual activities. The victim then began to drive the appellant home using directions provided by the appellant. These directions lead the victim to a dead-end alley. Appellant then pulled a knife on the victim and took $55 from the…