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Indiana Court of Appeals
James E. Brabson v. State of Indiana
24A-CR-174
Criminal. Affirms James Brabson’s convictions in Allen Superior Court for Level 6 felony criminal recklessness, Level 6 felony pointing a firearm and Level 4 felony unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon. Finds Brabson’s conviction for a Level 6 felony  of pointing a firearm did not constitute double jeopardy. Also finds the trial court did not abuse its discretion when it imposed a probation-violation sanction on Brabson.

Indiana Court of Appeals
Mercer Belanger Professional Corporation v. Edward Gaeta
23A-CT-1351
Civil tort. Affirms the Tippecanoe Circuit Court’s final judgment in favor of Edward Gaeta and against Mercer Belanger Professional Corporation in the amount of $463,130.81, including the original $331,000 plus $132,130.81 for attorney fees, paralegal fees, expenses, and foreclosure defense attorney fees. Finds Gaeta met the requirements for standing at summary judgment, and Gaeta did nothing at the district court that would have judicially estopped him from vigorously arguing standing at the trial court. Also finds Mercer has not convinced the court that the trial court erred in granting partial summary judgment in Gaeta’s favor.

Indiana Court of Appeals
Phillip D. Hinkle v. State of Indiana
24A-CR-136
Criminal. Affirms Phillip Hinkle’s conviction in Marion Superior Court for invasion of privacy, a Class A misdemeanor. Finds the trial court did not abuse its discretion by admitting the chronological case summary of the protective order case into evidence. Also finds that the state presented sufficient evidence beyond a reasonable doubt to support Hinkle’s conviction of invasion of privacy.