Paul D Stucker v. State of Indiana

── Paul D Stucker v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 24A-PC-00127 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: August 22, 2024 Author: Judge Elaine Brown County of Origin: LaPorte Category: Criminal Decision: Affirmed Judge May and Judge Pyle concur The relevant facts as discussed in Stucker’s direct appeal follow: [I]n October 1983, Stucker and Johnny Hodge were both inmates at the Indiana State Prison (“the Prison”) in Michigan City. Hodge was the leader of the Gangster Disciple gang within the Prison, which trafficked in drugs. Stucker was a member of the Aryan Brotherhood gang. Stucker owed a large drug debt to Hodge. At some point, Hodge struck Stucker across the face during a confrontation about the debt.