Ind. Evidence Rule 615. Although this rule makes the grant of a request for a witness separation order mandatory, it does not address the remedy for a violation of an order. Thus, it does not alter prior Indiana case law on the trial court's discretion in addressing violations of the order. Smiley, supra, at 699-700 n.5. In addition, Corley's argument is not logical.
Murder is a result-oriented offense.
The conduct which must have been knowingly or intentionally committed was the killing. The jury could not logically conclude that Corley intended to kill Mitchell but did not intend his death.