State v. Hays

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Abbott, J.:

This is a direct appeal by Michael A. Hays from his convictions (by a jury) of aggravated burglary (a class C felony), aggravated robbery (a class B felony), kidnapping (a class B felony), and criminal damage to property (a class E felony). He was sentenced to a controlling term of 30 years to life.

The defendant contends the trial court erred in allowing the jury to submit written questions to be asked of a witness and in the method used in asking the questions. He also contends there is not sufficient evidence to support the convictions for…