Jacob I Stidham v. State of Indiana

── Jacob I Stidham v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 19A-PC-02702 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: June 23, 2020 Author: Judge Robert Altice County of Origin: Tippecanoe Category: Criminal Decision: Affirmed Judge Bailey and Judge Crone concur Case Summary Jacob I. Stidham appeals from the denial of his petition for post-conviction relief (PCR). On appeal, he asserts that the post-conviction court erred in rejecting his claim of ineffective assistance of trial counsel. We affirm. Facts & Procedural History The facts as set out on direct appeal follow: On March 5, 2011, R.M. and A.T. were in the Chauncey Hill area in Lafayette to celebrate a friend’s birthday. After drinking at some bars and eating at a fast food restaurant, R.M.