Duncanson v. State

GIVAN, Justice.

A jury trial resulted in the conviction of appellant for the crime of Robbery. The jury also found that he was an habitual offender. The trial court therefore enhanced appellant's sentence to a total of forty-five (45) years.

The facts are: On the evening of February 16, 1985, Janet Niksic was working as a cashier at DeLock's Liquor Store in Hammond, Indiana. At approximately 9:80 p.m., Ginelle Willmott entered the store followed a few seconds later by appellant. Willmott came directly to the counter and asked to buy cigarettes. Appellant went over to the beer cooler. Willmott…