Alexander v. State

Hoffman,

C.J.—This is an appeal by defendant-appellant Willie Alexander (Alexander) from a conviction of theft from the person.

On February 26, 1970, an affidavit was filed charging Alexander with the crimes of robbery and armed felony. Such affidavit was amended on May 18, 1970, to charge Alexander solely with the crime of robbery. Defendant pleaded not guilty and demanded a jury trial, which resulted in a verdict of guilty of the lesser included offense of theft from a person. Alexander was sentenced to not less than one nor more than ten years to the Indiana State Prison. Appellant timely…