Edward D. Jackson v. State of Indiana

── Edward D. Jackson v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 22A-CR-00568 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: December 05, 2022 Author: Judge Nancy Vaidik County of Origin: Marion Category: Criminal Decision: Affirmed Judge Riley and Judge Bailey concur The State also alleged that Jackson is a habitual offender. The brothers were tried together in a single jury trial. Before opening statements, the court gave the jurors preliminary instructions both in writing and orally. The instruction at issue in this appeal—Preliminary Instruction 5— identified the charges against each brother. Appellant’s App. Vol. II p. 147. As part of the instruction, the jury was given a copy of the charging information that had been filed against each defendant. Id. at 148-51.