Green v. State

PRENTICE, Justice.

Following a trial by jury, Defendant (Appellant) was convicted of murder, Ind.Code § 35-42-1-1 (Burns 1979), upon a verdict of "guilty, but mentally ill" pursuant to Ind. Code § 35-5-2-8 (Burns 1979) [repealed effective September 1, 1982 and replaced by Ind.Code § 85-86-2-1 et seq. (Burns Supp. 1984) ]. Her direct appeal presents seven (7) issues for our review:

1. Whether the verdict is contrary to law;

2. Whether the trial court erred in denying Defendant's motion to present evidence first and to open and close the arguments to the jury;

8. Whether the trial court erred in…