Chivis J. Cook v. State of Indiana

── Chivis J. Cook v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 22A-CR-03023 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: November 29, 2023 Author: Judge Dana Kenworthy County of Origin: Floyd Category: Criminal Decision: Affirmed Judge Bailey and Judge Tavitas concur Around 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 10, 2021, Cook was purchasing food at Rally’s restaurant, located at the intersection of Vincennes Street and Spring Street in New Albany, Indiana. Jacob Cline and his friend were also at Rally’s. Cook and Cline appeared to have a friendly interaction at the walk-up window. As they were leaving the restaurant, Cline “walked up to [Cook] and punched him.” Tr. Vol. 1 at 44. Cline later told a detective during an interview he “decided to fight [Cook.]” Id. at 45.