Carltez J Taylor v. State of Indiana

── Carltez J Taylor v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 25A-PC-00968 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: October 31, 2025 Author: Judge Paul Felix County of Origin: Vanderburgh Category: Criminal Decision: Affirmed Judge Pyle and Judge DeBoer concur Initially, we review the facts of Taylor’s underlying offenses, trial, conviction, and direct appeal. We then summarize the facts pertaining to Taylor’s PCR claims. Additional facts are included in the Discussion section as necessary. The Crime, Trial, Sentencing, & Direct Appeal In 2016, a jury convicted Taylor of murder and conspiracy to commit murder, found him not guilty of attempted murder, and determined he was eligible for an enhanced sentence for using a firearm.