Smith v. State

DeBRULER, Justice.

James Smith, Jr., was convicted in a jury trial of confinement and rape, in violation of Ind.Code § 35-42-8-8 and Ind.Code § 35-42-4-1. Alibi evidence was presented by the defendant who testified that at the time of the alleged offense he was attending a business seminar for hair stylists at a motel. Rebuttal evidence was provided by the sales and catering manager for the motel who on behalf of the prosecution identi fied State's Exhibit # 18 as a page from the function reservation book of the motel which reflected business reservations for the day in question. A hearsay…