JUWAN LAVAILE LOCKHART v. State of Indiana

── JUWAN LAVAILE LOCKHART v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 21A-CR-01772 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: January 25, 2022 Author: Judge L. Mark Bailey County of Origin: Elkhart Category: Criminal Decision: Affirmed Judge Mathias and Judge Altice concur On July 7, 2020, Lockhart was charged with Battery as a result of his conduct toward a co-worker. At the initial hearing held on August 24, 2020, the trial court appointed a public defender, Christopher Crawford (“Crawford”), to represent Lockhart. On November 18, 2020, the trial court conducted a telephonic hearing, at which the State, Lockhart, and Crawford appeared. Crawford advised the trial court that he had not had the opportunity to consult with Lockhart and requested a continuance to...