Deryan Oneil Cook v. State of Indiana

Pyle, Judge.

Statement of the Case

[1] Deryan Cook ("Cook") appeals his conviction by jury of murder. He argues that the trial court abused its discretion in *1094 excluding evidence and that his sixty-five (65) year sentence is inappropriate in light of the nature of the offense and his character. Concluding that the trial court did not abuse its discretion and that Cook's sentence is not inappropriate, we affirm the trial court's judgment and sentence.

[2] We affirm.

Issues

1. Whether the trial court abused its discretion in excluding evidence.

2. Whether Cook's sentence is inappropriate in light of…