sufficiency of the evidence claim (Indiana) · Go Syfert
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sufficiency of the evidence claim in Indiana

314 Indiana opinions name it 2 courts 1986–2025 4 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Indiana courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (72)

CaseFollowedCited
Perez v. Stategreen
indctapp · 2007 · cited in 49 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2008–2018
2 sentences

2018Perez v. State, 872 N.E.2d 208, 212-13 (Ind. Ct. App. 2007), trans. denied.

2018Perez v. State, 872 N.E.2d 208, 212-13 (Ind. Ct. App. 2007), trans. denied.

4649
Drane v. Stategreen
ind · 2007 · cited in 28 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2014–2020
2 sentences

2020Drane v. State, 867 N.E.2d 144, 146 (Ind. 2007).

2020Drane v. State, 867 N.E.2d 144, 146 (Ind. 2007).

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Bond v. Stategreen
indctapp · 2010 · cited in 26 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2011–2013
2 sentences

2013Bond v. State, 925 N.E.2d 773, 781 (Ind. Ct. App. 2010), reh’g denied, trans. denied.

2013Bond v. State, 925 N.E.2d 773, 781 (Ind. Ct. App. 2010), reh’g denied, trans. denied.

2626
Treadway v. Stategreen
ind · 2010 · cited in 22 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2011–2019
2 sentences

2019Court of Appeals of Indiana | Memorandum Decision 19A-JV-1102 | November 13, 2019 Page 3 of 5 [7] Our standard of review for these types of juvenile cases is well established: “In reviewing a sufficiency of the evidence claim, we do not reweigh the evidence or assess the credibility of the witnesses.” Treadway v. State, 924 N.E.2d 621, 639 (Ind. 2010).

2018A.B. v. State, 885 N.E.2d 1223, 1226 (Ind. 2008). “‘In reviewing a sufficiency of the evidence claim, we do not reweigh the evidence or assess the credibility of the witnesses.’” K.W. v. State, 984 N.E.2d 610, 612 (Ind. 2013) (quoting Treadway v. State, 924 N.E.2d 621, 639 (Ind. 2010)).

2022
Love v. Stategreen
ind · 2002 · cited in 11 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2002–2012
2 sentences

2012Love v. State, 761 N.E.2d 806, 810 (Ind. 2002).

2007Love v. State, 761 N.E.2d 806, 810 (Ind.2002).

1111
Elmer J. Bailey v. State of Indianagreen
ind · 2012 · cited in 11 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2013–2017
2 sentences

2014And when reviewing a sufficiency of the evidence claim, we view “[t]he evidence— even if conflicting — and all reasonable inferences drawn from it ... in a light most favorable to the conviction.” Bailey, 979 N.E.2d at 135 .

2014And when reviewing a sufficiency of the evidence claim, we view “[t]he evidence—even if conflicting— and all reasonable inferences drawn from it . . . in a light most favorable to the conviction.” Bailey, 979 N.E.2d at 135 .

1011
Jackson v. Stategreen
ind · 2010 · cited in 10 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2016–2017
2 sentences

2017See, e.g., Jackson v. State, 925 N.E.2d 369, 375 (Ind. 2010).

2017See, e.g., Jackson v. State, 925 N.E.2d 369, 375 (Ind. 2010).

1010
Garland v. Stategreen
ind · 1999 · cited in 10 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2000–2003
2 sentences

2003See Garland v. State, 719 N.E.2d 1236, 1238 (Ind.1999), reh'g denied.

2002Ledo v. State, 741 N.E.2d 1235, 1237 (Ind.2001); Garland v. State, 719 N.E.2d 1236, 1238 (Ind.1999), reh’g denied.

1010
Edward W. Clemons v. State of Indianagreen
indctapp · 2013 · cited in 9 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2019–2020
2 sentences

2020Clemons v. State, 987 N.E.2d 92, 95 (Ind. Ct. App. 2013).

2020Clemons v. State, 987 N.E.2d 92, 95 (Ind. Ct. App. 2013).

99
Anthony P. Sharp, Jr. v. State of Indianagreen
ind · 2015 · cited in 7 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2016–2017
2 sentences

2017Sharp v. State, 42 N.E.3d 512, 516 (Ind. 2015).

2017Sharp v. State, 42 N.E.3d 512, 516 (Ind. 2015).

77
Ferrell v. Stategreen
ind · 2001 · cited in 7 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2002–2016
2 sentences

2016“To sustain a conviction under a sufficiency of the evidence challenge, there must be sufficient evidence on each material element of the offense.” Ferrell v. State, 746 N.E.2d 48, 51 (Ind.2001).

2015But, “[i]n reviewing a sufficiency of the evidence claim, we do not reweigh the evidence or assess the credibility of witnesses.” Ferrell, 746 N.E.2d at 50 .

77
Lainhart v. Stategreen
indctapp · 2009 · cited in 6 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2010–2013
2 sentences

2013Lainhart v. State, 916 N.E.2d 924, 939 (Ind. Ct. App. 2009).

2013Lainhart v. State, 916 N.E.2d 924, 939 (Ind.Ct.App.2009).

66
Brasher v. Stategreen
ind · 2001 · cited in 6 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2001–2004
2 sentences

2004Brasher v. State, 746 N.E.2d 71, 72 (Ind.2001).

2002See Brasher v. State, 746 N.E.2d 71, 72 (Ind.2001); Chambliss v. State, 746 N.E.2d 73, 77 (Ind.2001).

66
Soward v. Stategreen
ind · 1999 · cited in 5 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1999–2017
2 sentences

2017“In reviewing a sufficiency of the evidence claim, we do not reweigh the evidence or assess the credibility of witnesses.” Soward v. State, 716 N.E.2d 423, 425 (Ind. 1999).

2010Soward v. State, 716 N.E.2d 423, 425 (Ind.1999).

55
Thornton v. Stategreen
ind · 1999 · cited in 5 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1999–2000
2 sentences

2000Thornton v. State, 712 N.E.2d 960, 961 (Ind.1999); Hurst v. State, 699 N.E.2d 661, 654 (Ind.1998); Roach v. State, 695 N.E.2d 984, 941 (Ind.1998), reh’ g denied.

2000Thornton v. State, 712 N.E.2d 960, 961 (Ind.1999).

55
Royce Love v. Stategreen
ind · 2017 · cited in 5 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2017–2019
2 sentences

2019“For a sufficiency of the evidence claim, we look only at the probative evidence and reasonable inferences supporting the verdict.” Love v. State, 73 N.E.3d 693, 696 (Ind. 2017).

2019“We do not assess the credibility of witnesses or reweigh the evidence.” Id.

45
Billy Brantley v. State of Indianagreen
ind · 2018 · cited in 4 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2023–2025
2 sentences

2025Sufficient evidence supports Harroll’s conviction. [16] A sufficiency-of-the-evidence claim warrants a “deferential standard of review in which we ‘neither reweigh the evidence nor judge witness credibility[.]’” Hancz-Barron v. State, 235 N.E.3d 1237 , 1244 (Ind. 2024) (quoting Brantley v. State, 91 N.E.3d 566, 570 (Ind. 2018), cert. denied).

2024She also claims there is insufficient evidence she aided in the commission of any of the offenses. [85] A sufficiency-of-the-evidence claim warrants a “deferential standard of review in which we ‘neither reweigh the evidence nor judge witness credibility[.]’” Hancz-Barron v. State, 235 N.E.3d 1237 , 1244 (Ind. 2024) (quoting Brantley v. State, 91 N.E.3d 566, 570 (Ind. 2018), cert. denied).

44
Gray v. Stategreen
ind · 2011 · cited in 4 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2012–2020
2 sentences

2020Conflicting evidence is considered “in the light most favorable to the trial court’s finding.” Gray v. State, 957 N.E.2d 171, 174 (Ind. 2011).

2020Conflicting evidence is considered “in the light most favorable to the trial court’s finding.” Gray v. State, 957 N.E.2d 171, 174 (Ind. 2011).

44
K.W. v. State of Indianagreen
ind · 2013 · cited in 4 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018Appellant’s Br. p. 7. [19] “‘In reviewing a sufficiency of the evidence claim, we do not reweigh the evidence or assess the credibility of the witnesses.’” K.W. v. State, 984 N.E.2d 610, 612 (Ind. 2013) (quoting Treadway v. State, 924 N.E.2d 621, 639 (Ind. 2010)).

2018A.B. v. State, 885 N.E.2d 1223, 1226 (Ind. 2008). “‘In reviewing a sufficiency of the evidence claim, we do not reweigh the evidence or assess the credibility of the witnesses.’” K.W. v. State, 984 N.E.2d 610, 612 (Ind. 2013) (quoting Treadway v. State, 924 N.E.2d 621, 639 (Ind. 2010)).

44
Demetrius Walker v. State of Indianagreen
indctapp · 2013 · cited in 4 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2013–2014
2 sentences

2014Walker v. State, 984 N.E.2d 642, 644 (Ind. Ct. App. 2013).

2013Walker v. State, 984 N.E.2d 642, 644 (Ind. Ct. App. 2013).

44
Chambliss v. Stategreen
ind · 2001 · cited in 4 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2001–2002
2 sentences

2002See Brasher v. State, 746 N.E.2d 71, 72 (Ind.2001); Chambliss v. State, 746 N.E.2d 73, 77 (Ind.2001).

2002See Brasher v. State, 746 N.E.2d 71, 72 (Ind.2001); Chambliss v. State, 746 N.E.2d 73, 77 (Ind.2001).

44
Brown v. Stategreen
ind · 1999 · cited in 4 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2000–2001
2 sentences

2001Brown v. State, 720 N.E.2d 1157, 1158 (Ind.1999).

2001Brown v. State, 720 N.E.2d 1157, 1158 (Ind.1999).

44
Roy Bell v. State of Indianagreen
ind · 2015 · cited in 6 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2017–2020
2 sentences

2020“We do not reweigh the evidence or assess the credibility of witnesses in reviewing a sufficiency of the evidence claim.” Id.

2020“We do not reweigh the evidence or assess the credibility of witnesses in reviewing a sufficiency of the evidence claim.” Id.

36
Finger v. Stategreen
ind · 2003 · cited in 4 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2016–2020
2 sentences

2020Finger v. State, 799 N.E.2d 528, 533 (Ind. 2003).

2017See Finger v. State, 799 N.E.2d 528, 533 (Ind. 2003) (“The reasonable suspicion inquiry is highly fact-sensitive and is reviewed under a sufficiency of the evidence standard.

34
Agilera v. Stategreen
indctapp · 2007 · cited in 3 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2014–2019
2 sentences

2019Agilera v. State, 862 N.E.2d 298, 306 (Ind. Ct. App. 2007) trans. denied.

2019Agilera v. State, 862 N.E.2d 298, 306 (Ind. Ct. App. 2007) trans. denied.

33
Wright v. Stategreen
ind · 2005 · cited in 3 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2007–2013
2 sentences

2013Wright v. State, 828 N.E.2d 904, 906 (Ind. 2005).

2013Wright v. State, 828 N.E.2d 904, 906 (Ind. 2005).

33
Jamrosz v. Resource Benefits, Inc.green
indctapp · 2005 · cited in 3 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2008–2012
2 sentences

2012Traditionally, it has been held that “even in a civil case, a party may raise a sufficiency of the evidence claim for the first time in an appellant’s brief.” Jamrosz v. Resource Benefits, Inc., 839 N.E.2d 746, 757-58 (Ind.Ct.App.2005), trans. denied.

2009Benefits, Inc., 839 N.E.2d 746, 757 (Ind.Ct.App.2005), trans. denied; see also In re P.C., 137 Cal.App.4th 279 , 40 Cal.Rptr3d 17, 23 (Cal.Ct.App.2006) ("The general principle of forfeiture prohibits parties from addressing on appeal issues not raised at trial.

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Heavrin v. Stategreen
ind · 1996 · cited in 3 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1998–2000
2 sentences

2000Heavrin v. State, 675 N.E.2d 1075, 1079 (Ind.1996).

1998Heavrin v. State, 675 N.E.2d 1075, 1079 (Ind.1996).

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McFarland v. Scottgreen
scotus · 1994 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024We apply this deferential standard of review on appeal because a criminal trial is “the main event at which a defendant’s rights are to be determined.” Young v. State, 198 N.E.3d 1172 , 1176 (Ind. 2022) (quoting McFarland v. Scott, 512 U.S. 849, 859 (1994)). [86] We respect the jury’s primacy to determine whether the State has met its burden of proof, and therefore consider only the evidence most favorable to the verdict Court of Appeals of Indiana | Opinion 23A-CR-1653 | December 20, 2024 Page 41 of 54 together with all reasonable and logical inferences that may be drawn therefrom.

2024We apply this deferential standard of review on appeal because a criminal trial is “the main event at which a defendant’s rights are to be determined.” Young v. State, 198 N.E.3d 1172 , 1176 (Ind. 2022) (quoting McFarland v. Scott, 512 U.S. 849, 859 (1994)). [68] We respect the jury’s primacy to determine whether the State has met its burden of proof, and therefore consider only the evidence most favorable to the verdict together with all reasonable and logical inferences that may be drawn therefrom.

22
Rakiea McCaskill v. State of Indianagreen
indctapp · 2014 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
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McHenry v. Stategreen
ind · 2005 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2010–2014
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Rohr v. Stategreen
ind · 2007 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
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Fought v. Stategreen
indctapp · 2008 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
22
In Re PCgreen
calctapp · 2006 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2008–2009
22
Grim v. Stategreen
indctapp · 2003 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
22
Griffin v. Stategreen
indctapp · 1996 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1998–2003
22
Grace v. Stategreen
ind · 2000 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
22
Kingery v. Stategreen
ind · 1995 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1997–2000
22
Hurst v. Stategreen
ind · 1998 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
22
Roach v. Stategreen
ind · 1998 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
22

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Indiana. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (8)

CaseCitedYears
Davis v. State green
ind · 1968
12020–2020
Joey Jennings v. State of Indiana green
ind · 2013
12017–2017
Potter v. State green
ind · 1997
12016–2016
Pinkston v. State green
indctapp · 2005
12015–2015
Baltimore v. State green
indctapp · 2007
12015–2015
Martin Meehan v. State of Indiana green
ind · 2014
12014–2014
Gravens v. State green
indctapp · 2005
12013–2013
Riehle v. State green
indctapp · 2005
12005–2005

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IN § Ind. Code § 35-42-1-1 (52) IN § Ind. Code § 35-42-5-1 (27) IN § Ind. Code § 35-42-2-1 (24) IN § Ind. Code § 35-50-2-8 (21) IN § Ind. Code § 35-48-4-1 (20) IN § Ind. Code § 35-41-5-1 (18) IN § Ind. Code § 35-43-4-2 (16) IN § Ind. Code § 35-43-2-1 (15) IN § Ind. Code § 35-41-2-4 (14) IN § Ind. Code § 35-42-4-3 (14) IN § Ind. Code § 35-50-2-5 (14) IN § Ind. Code § 35-42-4-1 (12)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

OH 1032 (1972–2026) LA 995 (1984–2026) PA 634 (1975–2026) TX 318 (1984–2026) IN 314 (1986–2025) WA 279 (1992–2026) CA 225 (1988–2026) CT 210 (1985–2026) NE 202 (1998–2025) TN 191 (1996–2026) IL 189 (1989–2026) IA 187 (1984–2026) MN 139 (1987–2026) NM 117 (1995–2025) MI 98 (1985–2026) MO 97 (1987–2025) VA 76 (1996–2026) WI 64 (1986–2026) CO 62 (1994–2026) UT 53 (1993–2026) WY 53 (1986–2026) FL 45 (1990–2025) KS 45 (1981–2026) AR 44 (2002–2026) ND 42 (1993–2026) NH 34 (1991–2025) MS 29 (1995–2024) GA 24 (1986–2024) NC 23 (1982–2026) ME 23 (1994–2025) NV 17 (1976–2022) OK 16 (1986–2013) MD 15 (1972–2026) AL 14 (1984–2025) DC 14 (1992–2025) WV 13 (1995–2024) MA 12 (1996–2024) NJ 12 (1996–2026) VT 10 (2013–2021) AZ 9 (2006–2026) GU 9 (2021–2024) MT 8 (1991–2024) ID 8 (2013–2021) HI 7 (2007–2023) DE 7 (2017–2025) VI 6 (2012–2017) OR 4 (2004–2025) SD 4 (2009–2022) KY 4 (2009–2025) SC 3 (2013–2020) AK 3 (2014–2021) RI 2 (2015–2015) NY 2 (2005–2025)

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