KANE v. STATE

No. 30S04-1206-CR-372.

976 N.E.2d 1228 (2012)

Lisa J. KANE, Appellant (Defendant below), v. STATE of Indiana, Appellee (Plaintiff below).

Supreme Court of Indiana.

October 30, 2012.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

John S. Merlau , Brent Eaton , New Palestine, IN, attorneys for appellant.

Gregory F. Zoeller , Attorney General of Indiana, Michael Gene Worden , Brian L. Reitz , Deputy Attorneys General, attorneys for appellee.


MASSA, Justice.

Lisa Kane appeals her conviction for receiving stolen property, arguing that the trial court improperly instructed the jury on the mental state required to convict her. We agree, reverse her conviction, and remand her case for retrial.

Facts and Procedural History

In 2010, Sam Rifner and Lisa J. Kane had been in a relationship for about fifteen years. They had one child together, and they had shared an apartment for some time. When...

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