Tavis Ray Crittendon v. State of Indiana

Vaidik, Chief Judge.

Case Summary

[1] Following a heroin overdose, the State charged Tavis Ray Crittendon with Level 6 felony possession of a narcotic drug. Following a bench trial, the trial judge found him guilty, reasoning that Crittendon admitted using heroin and had to possess the heroin in order to use it. Crittendon now appeals, arguing that he cannot be convicted of possessing the heroin he admitted consuming. Because this Court has already determined that a defendant can be found guilty of possessing the drug that was consumed (without the State having to introduce the drug into…