Barnett v. State

DeBRULER, Justice.

The appellant, Philbert Barnett, was convicted of burglary, Ind.Code § 35-43-2-1, and was found to be an habitual offender, Ind.Code § 35-50-2-8. The trial court sentenced him to thirty-five years’ imprisonment.

The appeal raises four issues:

1. Whether the trial court erred in allowing the State to amend the burglary information by adding the habitual offender charge after the jury was selected.

2. Whether the trial court erred in denying the defense motion for a continuance.

3. Whether the trial court erred in admitting certain evidence.

4. Whether the appellant was denied a…