Johnson v. State

GIVAN, Justice.

A bench trial resulted in a conviction of appellant of Burglary, a Class B felony, Theft, a Class D felony, and Escape, a Class D felony. Appellant was sentenced to fifteen (15) years for burglary and two years each for theft and escape.

The facts are: Linda Scott and Dorothy Lane were next door neighbors. On the afternoon of September 18, 1985, Mrs. Seott observed appellant and his companion in her front yard on their bicycles and then saw them approach Mrs. Lane's house. Appellant approached the house while his companion stayed with the bicycles. At the time, Mrs. Lane was…