Opinion ID: 2159824
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Heading: Issue 3 Admissibility of Photographic Evidence

Text: In the statement of issues set forth in defendant's brief, he claims that [t]he photographic evidence of stab was displayed in a prejudicial manner. However, defendant's failure to present and argue this issue in the argument section of his brief results in waiver of this issue. Bieghler, supra . In addition, we further note that the relevancy of photographs may be determined by inquiry as to whether a witness would be permitted to verbally describe the object photographed. Drollinger v. State (1980), 274 Ind. 5, 408 N.E.2d 1228. The photographic evidence objected to by defendant was clearly relevant as it facilitated the jury's understanding of the nature and severity of the victim's wounds. Judgment affirmed. DeBRULER, GIVAN and PIVARNIK, JJ., concur. SHEPARD, C.J., not participating.