Indiana Court of Appeals

Fowler v. State of Indiana - Child Molesting Conviction Affirmed

The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Aaron Gregory Fowler for multiple counts including child molesting and possession of child pornography. The court found no abuse of discretion in the admission of evidence and sufficient evidence for the attempted obstruction of justice conviction.

Paternity: Kasey Parsons v. Ryan Brock - Modification of Parenting Time

The Indiana Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a trial court's decision to reinstate parenting time for a father who had previously been deemed a danger to his children. The appellate court found the trial court failed to base its decision on evidence that the father no longer posed a threat.

Medical Malpractice Case: Court Affirms, Reverses, and Remands

The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed, reversed, and remanded a medical malpractice case involving Munster Community Hospital and the estate of Terry Clark Jr. The court's decision addresses disputes over discovery requests and the award of attorney fees related to a motion to compel.

Vonderheide v. Vonderheide - Appeal Dismissed for Lack of Jurisdiction

The Indiana Court of Appeals dismissed the appeal in Vonderheide v. Vonderheide due to a lack of jurisdiction. The court clarified that interlocutory appeals under Rule 14(A)(1) apply to orders demanding payment of money without determining the entire controversy, but found the order in this case did not meet that criteria prior to final judgment.

Robert Bruce Cole v. State of Indiana - Child Molesting Conviction Affirmed

The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed Robert Bruce Cole's conviction for child molesting. The court found that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in admitting a forensic interview of the victim under the Protected Person Statute. Cole was sentenced to 8 years plus a 6-year enhancement.

Holtswarth v. Oliver - Heirship Petition Denial Affirmed

The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's denial of a petition to determine heirship. The appellant sought to establish heirship for the estate of Darryl Lee Cook, but the court found no error in the denial of her petition or her subsequent motion to reconsider.

Indiana Court of Appeals Reverses CHINS Placement Without Civil Commitment

The Indiana Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's decision to allow the Department of Child Services (DCS) to place a child, D.S., in a state institution for inpatient psychiatric treatment. The court held that DCS, as a wardship holder, did not possess the same legal authority as a parent or legal guardian to authorize voluntary admission for treatment under Indiana Code section 12-26-3-2.

Keenah Taylor v. State of Indiana - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded the case of Keenah Taylor v. State of Indiana. The court upheld the admission of victim statements and the sufficiency of evidence for rape conviction but reversed the denial of pretrial good time credit, ordering the trial court to award it.

Demarcus Solvontez Davis v. State of Indiana - Criminal Appeal

The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions and sentence of Demarcus Solvontez Davis for murder and Level 3 felony robbery. The court addressed issues including the joinder of defendants for trial, challenges to peremptory strikes, prosecutorial remarks, sufficiency of evidence, and sentence appropriateness.

Roger Rodriguez Jr. v. State of Indiana - Criminal Appeal

The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions of Roger Rodriguez Jr. for murder and Level 3 felony robbery. The court clarified the procedure for preserving continuing objections to evidence under Indiana Evidence Rule 103.