Opinions Jan. 22, 2019

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Indiana Court of Appeals 
In the Matter of L.N., Jr., a Child Alleged to be a Child in Need of Services; C.N. (Mother) and L.N., Sr. (Father) v. Indiana Department of Child Services

18A-JC-1666
Juvenile CHINS. Reverses the Allen Superior Court’s adjudication of L.N.,Jr. as a child in need of services. Finds there is insufficient evidence to prove that L.N., Jr. was seriously endangered as a result of his parents’ mental health issues. Also finds that future concerns for his safety are not enough to support a CHINS determination. 

Zechariah Brian James v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)
18A-CR-1086
Criminal. Affirms Zechariah James’ conviction for Level 2 felony dealing in a narcotic drug. Finds the Marion Superior Court did not abuse its discretion in admitting testimony of a skilled witness. 

Mickey Rowe v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)
18A-CR-841
Criminal. Affirms the Pike Circuit Court’s denial of Mickey Rowe’s motion to dismiss charges of Class A felony child molesting and Class A felony criminal deviate conduct resulting in serious bodily injury. Finds the trial court did not abuse its discretion.  

Jack Wonderly v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)
18A-CR-1888
Criminal. Affirms Jack Wonderly’s eight-year sentence, with two years suspended to probation, for his conviction of Level 4 felony burglary. Finds the sentence is not inappropriate in light of the nature of his offense and Wonderly’s character. 

In the Matter of Involuntary Termination of the Parent-Child Relationship of: M.R., M.D., and A.D. (Minor Children) and D.D. (Mother) v. The Indiana Department of Child Services, et al. (mem. dec.)
18A-JT-1960
Juvenile termination of parental rights. Affirms the termination of D.D.’s parental rights to M.R., M.D. and A.D. Finds the Lake Superior Court’s conclusion that the conditions that led to the removal of the children would not be remedied was not clearly erroneous.

John D. Parks v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)
18A-CR-1220
Criminal. Affirms the denial of John Parks’ motion for relief from judgment pursuant to Indiana Trial Rule 60(B). Finds the Newton Superior Court did not abuse its discretion in denying the motion. 

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