Townsend v. State

OPINION

DARDEN, Judge.

STATEMENT OFP THE CASE

James Townsend appeals his conviction and sentence for murder. 1

We affirm.

ISSUES

1. Whether there is sufficient evidence to support the eonvietion.

2. Whether the trial court abused its discretion in instructing the jury.

3. Whether Townsend's sentence is inappropriate pursuant to Indiana Appellate Rule 7(B).

FACTS

In July and early August of 2008, Townsend lived at 47 South Edmondson Avenue, near East Washington Street; he lived there with several people, including his cousin, Charles Green; and sister, Anise Nicole Carter. The house on Edmondson Avenue…