Ivan Jones v. State of Indiana

Bailey, Judge.

Case Summary

After a bench trial, Jones was convicted of Battery, as a Level 5 felony.1 He admitted to his status as a habitual offend? er.2 Jones was subsequently sentenced to five years imprisonment, including a three-*913year habitual offender enhancement. He now appeals.

We reverse and remand.

Issue

Jones raises a single issue for our review, which we restate as whether the trial court committed reversible error when it did not ask Jones directly whether he wished to exercise his right of allocution at sentencing, instead making that inquiry through counsel.

Facts and Procedural…