Stellwag v. State

OPINION

BARTEAU, Senior Judge.

STATEMENT OF THE CASE

Defendant-Appellant Joseph Stellwag ("Defendant") appeals his conviction after a jury trial of Class C felony battery by means of a deadly weapon. Ind.Code § 35-42-2-1(a)(8).

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Defendant's conviction stemmed from the facts surrounding an altercation on August 3, 2004, between Defendant and Matthew Johnson, the son of Julie Runyon (Julie"). Julie and Defendant are the parents of a daughter named Cherub, who was seven years old at that time of the incident. For purposes of this appeal, the facts relevant to the issues on…