Russell v. State

HUNTER, Justice.

The defendant, Robert L. Russell, Jr., was convicted by a jury of murder, Ind.Code § 35-42-1-1 (Burns 1979 Repl.), battery, a class C felony, Ind.Code § 35-42-2-1 (Burns 1979 Repl), and found to be an habitual offender. Ind.Code § 35-50-2-8 (Burns 1982 Supp.). He was sentenced to concurrent terms of thirty and five years for his respective crimes; the sentence was enhanced by an additional thirty years for his habitual offender status. In his direct appeal, he presents the following issues for our review:

1. Whether the evidence was sufficient to support the jury’s conclusion…