Opinion ID: 1985872
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Heading: sufficiency of the evidence

Text: Moore claims that the evidence was insufficient to prove his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. When the sufficiency of the evidence is challenged, we consider only the probative evidence and reasonable inferences therefrom which support the verdict, without reweighing the evidence or assessing credibility, to determine whether a reasonable trier of fact could conclude that the defendant was guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Bowens v. State (1986), 496 N.E.2d 769. Identification by a single witness is sufficient to sustain a conviction for robbery. Geralds v. State (1986), Ind., 494 N.E.2d 1287. The verdict was not supported by sufficient evidence, Moore argues, because Carmaletta Tuttle's identification of him took place a year and a half after the crime and because details of the description given at the time of the robbery differed from Moore's appearance. Carmaletta observed the perpetrators in daylight for fifteen to twenty minutes. Moore highlighted the lapse of time and discrepancies in the description during cross-examination of Carmaletta. Minor discrepancies in testimony concerning physical appearance are for the jury to consider in assessing the witness' credibility. Id. at 1288-89. Moore also argues that his conviction is not supported by sufficient evidence because McDougalle's testimony about Moore's jail-house confession was incredible. Moore claims McDougalle was biased because McDougalle pled guilty to conversion on the same day he testified against Moore and was only sentenced to time served. In addition, he notes McDougalle's extensive criminal history. This information was presented to the jury. Its determination of the witness' credibility will not be disturbed. The evidence is sufficient to support Moore's conviction for robbery.