Legal Opinion

Lisa J. Kane v. State of Indiana

Indiana Supreme Court

Decided October 30, 2012No. 30S04-1206-CR-372PublishedCited by 31 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

MASSA, Justice.

Lisa Kane appeals her conviction for receiving stolen property, arguing that the trial court improperly instructed the jury on the mental state required to convict her. We agree, reverse her conviction, and remand her case for retrial.

Facts and Procedural History

In 2010, Sam Rifner and Lisa J. Kane had been in a relationship for about fifteen years. They had one child together, and they had shared an apartment for some time. When Sam lost his job in the fall of 2010, the couple could no longer afford their apartment, and Sam moved into the home of his parents, Shirley and…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. Dill v. StateIndiana Supreme Court · 2001
  2. Mayes v. StateIndiana Supreme Court · 2001
  3. Harrison v. StateIndiana Supreme Court · 1978
  4. Horseman v. KellerIndiana Supreme Court · 2006
  5. Small v. StateIndiana Supreme Court · 1988

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3Cited by31 opinions

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