State v. Winters

OPINION

KIRSCH, Judge.

The State of Indiana appeals the granting of post-conviction relief to Arnold Winters. We restate the sole issue for review as whether the post-conviction court erroneously vacated Winters’ convictions because of its determination that the trial court committed fundamental error by ex parte communications with the jury during deliberations and failing to comply with the provisions of IC 34-1-21-6 regarding jury requests for information.

We reverse and remand.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

The facts underlying Winters’ convictions were set forth by our supreme court in his…