Carter v. State

GIVAN, Chief Justice.

Appellant was convicted by a jury of Robbery, a class A felony. He was sentenced to a term of thirty (80) years imprisonment.

The facts are: At approximately 2:00 A.M., on November 15, 1980, appellant and two companions walked into the Galaxy Lounge in Gary, Indiana. Shortly after they entered the lounge, one of appellant's companions, Raleigh Crenshaw, fired a revolver at Roosevelt Richardson, part owner of the lounge, who was standing at the bar. Appellant also fired a weapon in the direction of the bar. As a result of the shooting, Richardson sustained three gunshot…