The Situation

An Indianapolis man was convicted of dealing drugs, including methamphetamine, in Northern Indiana. A confidential informant encouraged him to travel there for sex and to bring drugs, after which detectives arrested him and publicly promoted the operation.

The Legal Challenge and Strategy

The post-conviction case reframed the investigation as entrapment: law enforcement had not merely intercepted drugs entering the county but used an informant to encourage the client to bring them there.

The Result

The client obtained post-conviction relief.

Why It Matters

The government's public narrative did not resolve whether it induced the crime. Exposing the informant's role provided a basis to undo the conviction.