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Sharon McLain v. State of Indiana
No. 25A-CR-2562
Appeal from the Clark Circuit Court, Judge Bradley B. Jacobs. The court concluded that the trial court did not abuse its discretion by admitting body camera footage, as the defendant’s own admissions provided significant evidence against her, making any potential error harmless. The evidence presented at trial was sufficient to support McLain’s conviction for Level 2 felony dealing in methamphetamine, given her possession of over 20 grams and her recorded statements indicating intent to deliver. Furthermore, the court found that McLain’s advisory sentence of 17 and a half years was not inappropriate when considering her character and circumstances. Judge May authored the opinion, and Judges Pyle and Scheele concurred. Appellant’s attorney: Ralph E. Dowling, Muncie. Appellee’s attorney: Office of the Indiana Attorney General.
The following opinion was issued on Sept. 1:
Indiana Court of Appeals
State of Indiana v. Jason Hubbell
No. 25A-PC-2477
Appeal from the Bartholomew Circuit Court, Judge Kelly S. Benjamin. The court affirms the post-conviction court’s judgment granting Jason Hubbell a new trial on his petition for post-conviction relief. The State’s violation of Hubbell’s constitutional right to material exculpatory evidence was determined to be clearly established under Brady v. Maryland. The court found insufficient evidence supporting Hubbell’s conviction, emphasizing the importance of previously undisclosed evidence that linked the case to an alternate suspect, Michael Dean Overstreet. Judge Mathias authored the opinion; Judge DeBoer concurs, and Judge Kenworthy concurs in result with a separate opinion, emphasizing the importance of fair trial considerations. Appellant’s attorney: Office of the Indiana Attorney General. Appellee’s attorneys: Jimmy Gurulé, Kevin Murphy and Lenora Popken, Notre Dame Exoneration Justice Clinic, South Bend; and Sarah P. Hogarth, McDermott Will & Schulte LLP, Washington, D.C.
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