Anthony Bedolla, Appellant (petitioner Below) v. State of Indiana, Appellee (respondent Below).

Summary

The Indiana Supreme Court held that the post-conviction court abused its discretion by closing the evidence and refusing Bedolla's counsel a legitimate opportunity to make an offer of proof concerning a potentially exculpatory witness. Because the record established the proposed testimony's substance, relevance, and potential admissibility, the Court remanded with instructions to allow Bedolla to proceed with the witness's deposition. The Court did not reach the separate questions concerning discovery sanctions, interstate subpoena enforcement, or whether the anticipated testimony would ultimately qualify as newly discovered evidence.