Seeley v. State

OPINION

BARTEAU, Judge.

A jury convicted Tearsa1 Seeley of felony murder in connection with the robbery and death of Douglas M. Crawford. The jury was erroneously instructed that Seeley bore the burden of proving her defense of intoxication. This error requires reversal of See-ley’s conviction.

FACTS

Crawford gave Seeley and two of her friends a ride from Indianapolis to Owen County. During the ride Seeley and the others drank beer and whiskey. After arriving in Owen County, Seeley and her companions robbed Crawford and ran over him with his car, resulting in his death.

Seeley tendered and the…