Tonge v. State

GIVAN, Judge.

A jury trial resulted in the conviction of appellant of Attempted Robbery, a Class A felony, for which he received a sentence of thirty (30) years, and Carrying a Handgun Without a License, a Class A misdemeanor, for which he received a sentence of one (1) year, the sentences to be served concurrently. His sentence was enhanced by thirty (80) years by reason of his status as a habitual offender.

The facts are: On March 26, 1986, Ernest Perry operated a rooming house at 2907 North Delaware Street in Indianapolis. On that evening, his daughters, Fores-tine White and Stephanie Rice,…