Casey A Carpenter v. State of Indiana

── Casey A Carpenter v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 20A-CR-00594 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: September 03, 2020 Author: Judge Robert Altice County of Origin: Harrison Category: Criminal Decision: Affirmed Judge Riley and Judge May concur Case Summary Following a jury trial, Casey Carpenter was convicted of Level 3 felony aggravated battery and Class A misdemeanor interference with reporting a crime. On appeal, Carpenter contends that the trial court committed fundamental error by permitting certain testimony of a police officer. We affirm. Facts & Procedural History In October 2018, Heather Culver was pregnant and in an on and off relationship with Carpenter, staying either with him, at a women’s shelter, or at the Super 8 Motel throughout the month.