Lamotte v. State

GIVAN, Chief Justice.

Appellant was found guilty by a jury of Attempted Murder, a Class A felony, and Battery with a Deadly Weapon, a Class C felony. The trial court found that the conviction of Battery merged with the convietion of Attempted Murder. Appellant was sentenced to a term of thirty (80) years with an additional ten (10) years for aggravating circumstances.

The facts are: On August 3, 1984, at about 12:80 a.m., Gary Clamme arrived at the Glorious East End Tavern in Hartford City. Clamme was invited by Sue Fear to join appellant and Vicky Crouse at a table. Clamme and appellant were…