Marcus Willis v. State of Indiana

OPINION

BAILEY, Judge.

Case Summary

Marcus Willis (“Willis”) appeals his conviction for Criminal Trespass, as a Class A misdemeanor. 1 We reverse.

Issue

Willis presents two issues for review, one of which is dispositive: whether there is sufficient evidence to support his conviction. 2

Facts and Procedural History

During the evening of December 12, 2011, Marion County Sheriffs Deputy Tali-sha Harper (“Deputy Harper”) was working off-duty as a security officer for Keystone North Apartments in Indianapolis. At approximately 8:45 p.m., Deputy Harper encountered Willis near the leasing office. She asked…