Tammy Lou Kelly v. State of Indiana

OPINION

ROBB, Judge.

Case Summary and Issues

Tammy Lou Kelley appeals her convictions, following a bench trial, for criminal confinement, a Class C felony; three counts of battery resulting in bodily injury, Class D felonies; and resisting law enforcement, a Class A misdemeanor. Kelley presents several issues on appeal, one of which we find dispositive: whether the trial court's verdict finding Kelley guilty but mentally ill was contrary to law. Concluding that the trial court's verdict was contrary to law we reverse and remand.

Facts and Procedural History

On the morning of March 6, 2011, Derrick…