Mears v. State

GIVAN, Justice.

A jury trial resulted in a conviction of appellant of Burglary, a Class C felony, for which he received a sentence of five (5) years, and Theft, a Class D felony, for which he received a sentence of two (2) years, which was enhanced by twenty (20) years by reason of his status as an habitual offender, the sentences to run concurrently-

The facts are: Kern Lankford owned the West Indies Gem Trading Company on the gallery level of the City Market in Indianapolis. Adjoining the gem trading company was Warren Tailors where appellant was employed. Lankford and appellant were…