Swaney v. State

Defendant-appellant, George Swaney (Swaney), was tried by jury and convicted of the crime of first degree burglary. 1 Swaney’s appeal to this court presents the following issues for our review:

1. Whether the trial court erred in overruling his pre-trial motion to suppress.

2. Whether the evidence is sufficient to sustain his conviction.

3. Whether evidence of flight was properly admitted, and the jury was properly instructed thereon.

4. Whether the trial court erred in refusing his instruction No. 3 on lesser included offenses.

5. Whether the trial court erred in admitting State’s Exhibit No. 9.

Th…