James v. State

KRAHULIK, Justice.

Defendant-Appellant, Vincent James, was convicted by jury of one count of felony murder in connection with the death of Gayle Taylor during a robbery. Ind. Code

Ann. §§ 35-42-1-1(2) (West Supp.1992) (felony murder) and 85-42-5-1 (West 1986) (robbery). Because the death penalty was sought, the jury was reconvened and, after hearing evidence and argument of counsel, recommended that the death penalty be imposed. - Ind.Code Ann. § 35-50-2-9(b)(1)(G) (West Supp.1992). In addition, the jury found James to be an habitual offender. Ind.Code Ann. § 85-50-2-8 (West Supp.1992). The…