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Brian L. Walls v. Stacy M. Walls
No. 26A-DC-221
Appeal from Hamilton Circuit Court, Judge Andrew R. Bloch. The court affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded the trial court’s decree of dissolution of marriage involving issues of child support, marital property division, and child custody. The court determined the trial court erred in denying the husband’s request to modify his child support obligation due to a substantial decrease in income, remanding for recalculation based on his current income. It ordered a reevaluation of the marital residence’s value and the division of the marital property to ensure a just distribution, maintaining the 55%/45% division favoring the wife, which the trial court justified based on the parties’ contributions and economic situations. The court upheld the custody determination, awarding primary physical custody to Wife, stating it was in the children’s best interest, while reversing the order requiring Husband to contribute to Wife’s attorney fees. Judge Brown authored the opinion, with Judges Bailey and Weissmann concurring. Appellant attorney: Melanie K. Reichert, Broyles & Ricafort P.C., Indianapolis. Appellee attorney: Andrew Z. Soshnick, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, Indianapolis.
Indiana Court of Appeals
Harve Hensley v. State of Indiana
No. 26A-CR-586
Appeal from Jefferson Superior Court, Judge Blaine S. Goode. The court affirmed Harve Hensley’s convictions for stalking and perjury, finding no error in the trial court’s decision to allow an amended charge or in denying his motion for dismissal. The evidence presented was sufficient to support his stalking conviction, as Hensley’s repeated actions demonstrated harassment toward the property owner, which caused her emotional distress. The court also determined that the perjury conviction was warranted based on Hensley’s false statements regarding his trustee status despite prior court rulings. Additionally, the court ruled that Hensley’s six-year sentence was not inappropriate given the nature of the offenses and his criminal history. Judge Felix authored the opinion, with Chief Judge Tavitas and Judge Bradford concurring. Attorney for appellant: Jonathan D. Harwell, Harwell Criminal Defense, Indianapolis. Attorneys for appellee: Office of the Indiana Attorney General.
Indiana Court of Appeals
Miguel Cruz Luna v. State of Indiana
No. 26A-CR-976
Appeal from the Porter Superior Court, Judge Michael A. Fish. A jury found Miguel Cruz Luna guilty of Level 5 felony strangulation, Level 6 felony domestic battery, and Class A misdemeanor intimidation. Luna argued that the trial court erred in admitting certain testimony and that the evidence was insufficient for his domestic battery conviction. The court affirmed Luna’s convictions, concluding that any error in the admission of testimony regarding domestic violence was harmless given the significant corroborating evidence against him. The evidence, including the victim’s testimony and photos of her injuries, supported the convictions. Judge Bailey authored the opinion, with Judges Bradford and Altice concurring. Attorney for appellant: James E. Harper, Harper & Harper LLC, Valparaiso. Attorneys for appellee: Office of the Indiana Attorney General.
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