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Andrew T. Masterson v. State of Indiana
No. 25A-CR-2176
Appeal from the Martin Circuit Court, Judge Isha E. Wright-Ryan. Affirms trial court’s ruling. The appellate court determined that Masterson violated the conditions of his community-corrections placement due to his discharge from a recovery program, despite questioning the credibility of the program’s director and ruling that the discharge was not Masterson’s fault. The judgment aligns with precedents stating that responsibility for compliance rests with the probationer, and circumstances surrounding the violation are only relevant for determining a sanction. Judge Vaidik authored the opinion, with Judges Bailey and Scheele concurring. Appellant’s attorneys: Robert T. Miles, Justin W. Roberts and David J. Noetzel, certified legal intern, Kolb Roellgen & Traylor LLP, Vincennes, Indiana. Appellee’s attorney: Office of the Indiana Attorney General.
Indiana Court of Appeals
Jon Hansford Holstein v. Lacey Lawana Holstein
No. 25A-DC-2767
Appeal from the Johnson Superior Court, Judge Marla Clark. Following a final dissolution hearing, the trial court awarded Lacey Holstein sole legal custody and primary physical custody of the parties’ two children. Jon Holstein appeals, arguing that the trial court abused its discretion by not awarding joint legal custody and primary physical custody to him. The court found no abuse of discretion in its custody determination, stating that the evidence supported Lacey Holstein’s role as the primary caregiver and highlighted the significant communication issues between the parents. The court also denied Lacey Holstein’s request for sanctions against Jon Holstein for citing fictitious cases in his brief. Judge DeBoer authored the opinion, with Judges Mathias and Kenworthy concurring. Appellant’s attorney: Michael R. Auger, Franklin, Indiana. Appellee’s attorneys: Donna Jameson and Ashley Walter, Law Office of Donna Jameson LLC, Greenwood, Indiana.
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