Tillman v. State

Lybrook, J.-

Defendant-appellant Tillman was tried by court and convicted of assault and battery with intent to kill. IC 1971, 35-13-2-1, Ind. Ann. Stat. § 10-401a (Burns Supp. 1974). The sole issue preserved by Tillman’s motion to correct errors is the sufficiency of the evidence to sustain a finding that he possessed the requisite intent.

The evidence reveals that on March 20, 1974, Tillman entered the office of a real estate company located at Weir Cook Airport at Indianapolis and inquired of a female employee whether the firm sold stock. After receiving a negative response, Tillman grabbed…