Troyon Ramon Scott v. State of Indiana

── Troyon Ramon Scott v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 24A-PC-02482 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: June 25, 2025 Author: Judge Peter Foley County of Origin: St. Joseph Category: Criminal Decision: Reversed and Remanded Judge Mathias and Judge Felix concur In January 2020, Scott was charged with murder, and the State sought a sentence enhancement for use of a firearm in the commission of the offense. Scott maintained he acted in self-defense. The case proceeded to a jury trial on April 11, 2022. Ahead of jury selection, the trial court addressed its intended voir dire procedures, stating: “I want to make this record in regard to voir dire.” Trial Tr. Vol. 2 p. 5. The judge explained that, during voir dire, the attorneys would not be allowed to directly examine the prospective jurors.