Norwood v. State
938 N.E.2d 1209
| Ind. Ct. App. | 2010Background
- Norwood was convicted at a bench trial of invasion of privacy as a class A misdemeanor for events on December 26, 2009.
- An ex parte protective order issued August 15, 2008 prohibited Norwood from contacting Shenika Gordon and expired August 15, 2010.
- A protective order issued October 9, 2008 also prohibited contact and addressed parenting time, expiring October 9, 2009.
- The charging information alleged Norwood knowingly violated a protective order by being in Gordon's presence, following her, or yelling at her.
- The trial court relied on both the August ex parte order and the October 2008 protective order to convict Norwood.
- The Indiana Court of Appeals reversed, finding the October 2008 order expired before December 26, 2009, making the evidence insufficient.
Issues
| Issue | Plaintiff's Argument | Defendant's Argument | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sufficiency of evidence to sustain invasion of privacy | Norwood | Norwood | Insufficient evidence; conviction reversed |
Key Cases Cited
- Drane v. State, 867 N.E.2d 144 (Ind.2007) (sufficiency review standard)
- Jenkins v. State, 726 N.E.2d 268 (Ind.2000) (reasonable doubt standard for review)