Christopher Bell v. State of Indiana

── Christopher Bell v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 20A-PC-02295 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: July 20, 2021 Author: Judge Elizabeth Tavitas County of Origin: Vanderburgh Category: Criminal Decision: Reversed and Remanded Judge Najam and Judge Pyle concur The underlying crimes were committed on September 17, 2012. On direct appeal, this Court recited the pertinent facts as follows: The State charged Bell with murder and Class A felony conspiracy to commit robbery, which was elevated to a Class A felony because of serious bodily injury.[ 1] The State also alleged that Bell was a[n] habitual offender[2]. . . . Bell’s jury trial was held two months later [from] May [28-30,] 2013 [in Vanderburgh County]. ***** The jury found Bell guilty as charged. Bell v. State, No. 82A04-1309-CR-478, slip. op.