Smith v. State

DeBRULER, Justice.

Appellant, Harold Smith, was found guilty by a jury of murder, Ind.Code § 35-42-1-1(1), and sentenced to a term of Thirty (80) years. He now appeals raising the following issues:

1. Whether the verdict is supported by sufficient evidence.

2. Whether the court erred in refusing to consider appellant's request to enter a plea of guilty but mentally ill pursuant to a plea bargain with the State.

3. Whether the court committed fundamental error by giving its final instructions 6 and 20.

4. Whether the statute providing for the verdict of guilty but mentally ill is unconstitutional…