Roland v. State

PIVARNIK, Justice.

Defendant-Appellant Phillip Randall Roland was convicted of rape, a class B felony, at the conclusion of a jury trial in the Madison Cireuit Court. He was further adjudged to be an habitual offender. He was sentenced to eighteen and one-half (18) years, enhanced by thirty (80) years due to the habitual offender finding. The following issues are raised on direct appeal:

1. sufficiency of the evidence;

2. admission of various testimony and the form of cross-examination;

3. jury instructions;

4. admission of State's exhibits; and

5. sentencing.

I

Appellant maintains his conviction was…