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Joseph Marcel Odom v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)
23A-CR-293
Criminal. Affirms Joseph Marcel Odom’s convictions for Level 2 felony conspiracy to commit dealing in methamphetamine, Level 6 felony obstruction of justice and Class B misdemeanor false informing and his sentence of 28 years. Finds Odom has failed to establish that his sentence is inappropriate in light of his demonstrably poor character. Also finds no abuse of discretion from the Tippecanoe Circuit Court in instructing the jury on conspiracy charge and that his obstruction conviction was supported by sufficient evidence.
J.B. v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)
23A-JV-108
Juvenile. Affirms J.B.’s delinquency adjudication for dealing in marijuana, a Class A misdemeanor if committed by an adult and dangerous possession of a firearm, a Class A misdemeanor. Finds the Huntington Circuit Court did not admit evidence in violation of J.B.’s Fourth Amendment or Indiana Constitution Article 1, Section 11 rights.
In the Matter of C.D.C.; Harley Carey v. Kayla Austin (mem. dec.)
23A-JP-998
Juvenile paternity. Affirms the Fayette Circuit Court’s order awarding custody of C.C. to his paternal aunt, Kayla Austin. Finds the trial court did not abuse its discretion. Also finds the awarding of custody of C.C. to Austin was in C.C.’s best interests.
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