Legal Opinion

Cartwright v. State

Indiana Supreme Court

Decided February 22, 2012No. 82S01-1109-CR-564PublishedCited by 17 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

RUCKER, Justice.

Jerrme Cartwright was convicted of attempted battery and unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon. In a divided opinion, the Court of Appeals reversed and remanded for new trial. We granted transfer and now affirm the judgment of the trial court.

Facts and Procedural History

On the night of December 27, 2008, Jerrme Cartwright (“Cartwright”) was involved in a fight at the American Legion in Evansville (the “Legion”). The fight apparently resulted in injury to Legion patrons Tiffany Boyd (“Tiffany”) and Jamar Boyd (“Jamar”). After the fight, Tiffany and Jamar…

2Cases cited18 opinions

  1. Miller-El v. CockrellSupreme Court of the United States · 2003
  2. Batson v. KentuckySupreme Court of the United States · 1986
  3. Hernandez v. New YorkSupreme Court of the United States · 1991
  4. United States Postal Service Board of Governors v. AikensSupreme Court of the United States · 1983
  5. Purkett v. ElemSupreme Court of the United States · 1995

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3Cited by17 opinions

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  5. Cornell Montgomery v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)Indiana Court of Appeals · 2019

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