Darwin L.G. Hanks v. State of Indiana

Crone, Judge.

Case Summary

[1] Darwin L.G. Hanks was convicted, following a jury trial, of committing level 5 felony battery and level 6 felony domestic battery against his six-year-old son. On appeal, Hanks contends that the evidence is insufficient to support his convictions. Specifically, he asserts that the State presented insufficient evidence to refute his defense of parental privilege to discipline his child. Finding the evidence sufficient, we affirm.

Facts and Procedural History

[2] On Tuesday November 28, 2017, when six-year-old D.H. arrived at school, his first-grade teacher…