Burkes v. State

PIVARNIK, Justice.

On December 4, 1980, Defendant-Appellant Steven L. Burkes was found guilty by a jury of the crime of burglary, a class C felony, and was also found to be a habitual criminal. No question is raised as to the habitual criminal finding. The issues raised in this direct appeal pertain only to Appellant’s burglary conviction. Appellant’s issues are as follows:

1. whether the trial court committed fundamental error by permitting the prosecution to “instruct” the jury during voir dire;

2. whether the trial court erred by allowing the prosecution to elicit testimony for impeachment…