SHROPSHIRE v. STATE

No. 670S140.

279 N.E.2d 225 (1972)

James Edward SHROPSHIRE, Jr., Appellant, v. STATE of Indiana, Appellee.

Supreme Court of Indiana.

February 25, 1972.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Frank E. Spencer, Indianapolis, for appellant.

Theodore L. Sendak, Atty. Gen., Robert Zaban, Deputy Atty. Gen., for appellee.


DeBRULER, Justice.

The appellant was convicted by a jury of first degree burglary in the Criminal Court of Marion County. The evidence in this case indicates that a homeowner, returning to his home at approximately 8:00 p.m. one evening, surprised several men inside his house. The homeowner was armed with a revolver, and ordered the men to stop. In the ensuing confusion, several shots were fired, including two by the homeowner. Several people then emerged from the...

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