Jarvis Nelson Peele v. State of Indiana

── Jarvis Nelson Peele v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 20A-PC-00965 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: April 12, 2021 Author: Judge L. Mark Bailey County of Origin: Clark Category: Criminal Decision: Affirmed, Reversed and Remanded Judge May and Judge Robb concur In 2017, the State charged Peele with several criminal offenses and later alleged that Peele had the status of a habitual offender. A trial was held in 2019, at which Peele was represented by a public defender. The jury found Peele guilty of all criminal charges. Following the guilt phase, Peele waived his right to have the habitual-offender allegation tried before a jury. A bench trial ensued, and the trial court adjudicated Peele a habitual offender. Peele then pursued a direct appeal. See Peele v. State, No.