State v. Beal

MAUS, Judge.

Defendant Michael Beal was charged with burglary in the second degree. A jury found him guilty. He was sentenced as a prior offender to imprisonment for six years. On appeal, he states two points of error.

A review of the evidence is not necessary, as defendant does not challenge the sufficiency of the evidence. By his first point, defendant contends he was prejudiced by the prosecutor’s closing argument. He cites the following remarks:

“Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, as you all know, crime is rampant in your *882society today. People are backing in people’s houses and stealing from…