Malik Thomas Fikes v. State of Indiana

── Malik Thomas Fikes v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 23A-CR-01329 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: June 20, 2024 Author: Judge Robert Altice County of Origin: Tippecanoe Category: Criminal Decision: Affirmed Judge Bradford and Judge Felix concur Case Summary Following a jury trial, Malik Thomas Fikes was convicted of rape as a Level 3 felony. He then pled guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon as a Level 4 felony. On appeal, Fikes argues that the trial court erred in admitting indirect vouching testimony. Recognizing that he did not object at trial, Fikes argues that admission of such testimony constitutes fundamental error. We affirm. Facts & Procedural History Around 3:40 a.m.