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Indiana Court of Appeals
Bruce A. Waldon v. State of Indiana
24A-CR-1824
Criminal. Affirms Bruce Waldon’s convictions in Tippecanoe Superior Court for two counts of burglary and two counts of theft for incidents that occurred over the course of one night. Finds the trial court did not abuse its discretion by finding that the offenses did not constitute a single episode of criminal conduct. Attorney for appellant: Timothy Broden. Attorneys for appellee: Attorney General Todd Rokita, Supervising Deputy Attorney General Ian McLean, Deputy Attorney General Brandon Smith.

Indiana Court of Appeals
Salvador A. Jones v. State of Indiana
24A-CR-1102
Criminal. Affirms Salvador Jones’ conviction in Floyd Circuit Court for Level 5 felony robbery. Finds there is no Sixth Amendment right to counsel in Indiana prior to the initial hearing before an Indiana judicial officer. Also finds Jones did not properly invoke his right under the Interstate Agreement on Detainers to be brought to trial within 180 days of the state’s detainer request. Finally, finds the trial court did not commit fundamental error when it permitted the state to use self-authenticating affidavits as part of the foundation for the admissibility of surveillance videos and photographs. Attorney for appellant: Andrew Rutz. Attorneys for appellee: Attorney General Todd Rokita, Supervising Deputy Attorney General Ellen Meilaender.