Peoples v. State

KIRSCH, Judge.

STATEMENT OF THE CASE

Freeman D. Peoples appeals his conviction for Possession of Cocaine, 1 a Class D felony, and raises two issues:

1) Whether the jury venire was properly selected; and

2) Whether the trial court articulated sufficient reasons to justify enhancement of his sentence.

We affirm.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On November 9, 1992, Peoples was charged with Possession of Cocaine and Public Intoxication. 2 Prior to trial, Peoples filed a motion to dismiss the jury venire because, according to Peoples, the Madison County selection process violated Indiana law; the County's…