Charles Stephenson v. State of Indiana

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• explaining that we will decline 7(B) relief absent \compelling evidence portraying in a positive light the nature of the offense ... and the defendant's character\
• explaining that the failure to timely object to the admission of evidence will “procedurally foreclose” the error on appeal
• noting that when considering the nature of the offense, courts can consider whether the offense was accompanied by “restraint, regard, and lack of brutality”
• explaining deference “should prevail unless overcome by compelling evidence portraying in a positive light the nature of the offense[.]”
• noting Court of Appeals of Indiana | Memorandum Decision 02A03-1505-CR-291 | December 4, 2015 Page 5 of 6 that “substantial virtuous traits or persistent examples of good character” are weighty considerations upon sentence review

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