Basham v. State

PRENTICE, Justice.

Defendant (Appellant) was convicted in a trial by jury of murder, Ind.Code § 35-42-1-1 (Bums 1979), and was sentenced to a prison term of sixty (60) years. The following issues are raised in this direct appeal:(1) Whether the trial court erred in denying the defendant’s motion to dismiss.(2) Whether the trial court erred in granting the State’s motion in limine.(3) Whether the trial court erred in admitting into evidence the defendant’s confession.(4) Whether the trial court erred in admitting into evidence certain exhibits.(5) Whether it is constitutionally permissible to…