Clark v. State

DeBRULER, Justice.

Appellant, Larry Clark, was convicted in a trial by jury of robbery, a class B felony, pursuant to Ind. Code § 35-42-5-1, and was sentenced to twelve years imprisonment. On appeal he claims error in the use of his confession.

The victim, John Russell, picked up his paycheck at about 3:00 p.m. on July 20, 1982 and cashed it shortly thereafter at a store. Appellant took this money from him at gunpoint and escaped, taking Russell’s *1091car. Within an hour appellant was arrested in the stolen car by Officer Flournoy who was working the traffic division. A revolver was on the floor…