Carroll v. State

Herman Lee Carroll was indicted and charged with first degree murder in the death of Anna Lee Hayes. He pleaded not guilty by reason of self-defense. After trial by jury, he was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to not less than fifteen nor more than twenty-five years. In this appeal, eight issues are presented.

I

Article 1, Section 13 of the Indiana Constitution and Ind. Code § 35-1.1-2-1 (a), Burns § 9-201 (a) (1974 Supp.), provide that an accused shall be tried in the county where the offense was committed. In establishing proof of venue, the state on re-direct examination…