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State of Indiana v. Nakeyah Shields
Date: 12-23-2024
Case Number: 49D28-2106-MR-18450
Judge: Shatrese Flowers
Court: Superior Court, Marion County, Indiana
Plaintiff's Attorney: Marion County, Indiana Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Indianapolis, Indiana criminal Defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with felony murder,[2] six counts of Level 3 felony armed robbery,[3] and one count of Level 3 felony attempted armed robbery.
In May 2020, George Floyd died while in Minneapolis police custody. In the following days, there were protests and demonstrations around the country, including in downtown Indianapolis. On Saturday, May 30, what began as peaceful protests turned violent and destructive as night fell. Between 11:20 p.m. and 11:40 p.m., several crimes were committed within a two-block area north and east of Monument Circle.[1] The State charged Nakeyah Shields, Marcus Anderson, and Alijah Jones with the crimes. The three defendants had a joint jury trial.
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Legal issue Did the trial court err by allowing a pretrial amendment to add a charge close to the trial date and by admitting social media evidence?
In May 2020, George Floyd died while in Minneapolis police custody. In the following days, there were protests and demonstrations around the country, including in downtown Indianapolis. On Saturday, May 30, what began as peaceful protests turned violent and destructive as night fell. Between 11:20 p.m. and 11:40 p.m., several crimes were committed within a two-block area north and east of Monument Circle.[1] The State charged Nakeyah Shields, Marcus Anderson, and Alijah Jones with the crimes. The three defendants had a joint jury trial.
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Legal issue Did the trial court err by allowing a pretrial amendment to add a charge close to the trial date and by admitting social media evidence?
Outcome:
Affirmed
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Indiana v. Nakeyah Shields?
The outcome was: Affirmed
Which court heard State of Indiana v. Nakeyah Shields?
This case was heard in Superior Court, Marion County, Indiana, IN. The presiding judge was Shatrese Flowers.
Who were the attorneys in State of Indiana v. Nakeyah Shields?
Plaintiff's attorney: Marion County, Indiana Prosecuting Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Indianapolis Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was State of Indiana v. Nakeyah Shields decided?
This case was decided on December 23, 2024.