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State of Indiana v. Kevin E. Hatfield

Date: 10-16-2024

Case Number: 43D01-2106-MR-2

Judge: Gara U. Lee

Court: Superior Court, Knox County, Indiana

Plaintiff's Attorney: Knox County Indiana Prosecuting Attorney's Office

Defendant's Attorney:



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Description:



Vincennes, Indiana habitual offender murder charge criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant.



Kevin E. Hatfield was "convicted of murder,[1]a felony, and he admitted to being a habitual offender,[2] which led to a sentence of seventy-eight years in the Indiana Department of Correction.



Hatfield claimed that the Court abused its discretion in admitting:



A. part of a recorded 911 call where Hatfield's mother said that she was "sure [her] son ha[d] done it"; and



B. a photograph of a knife similar to one given to Hatfield as a gift; and



II. Whether the trial court abused its sentencing discretion by failing to find that Hatfield's mental health issues and struggles with substance abuse were mitigating factors.



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Hatfield v. State, 23A-CR-2780 (Ind. App. Oct 16, 2024)

Outcome:
Affirmed
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About This Case

What was the outcome of State of Indiana v. Kevin E. Hatfield?

The outcome was: Affirmed

Which court heard State of Indiana v. Kevin E. Hatfield?

This case was heard in Superior Court, Knox County, Indiana, IN. The presiding judge was Gara U. Lee.

Who were the attorneys in State of Indiana v. Kevin E. Hatfield?

Plaintiff's attorney: Knox County Indiana Prosecuting Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Vincennes Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.

When was State of Indiana v. Kevin E. Hatfield decided?

This case was decided on October 16, 2024.