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Indiana Court of Appeals
Andres Solis Guerra v. State of Indiana
No. 25A-CR-3231

Appeal from the Lake Superior Court, Judge Gina L. Jones. The court affirmed the convictions of Andres Solis Guerra for Class A felony child molesting and Level 1 felony child molesting. Guerra’s defense at trial included the exclusion of evidence regarding a physical altercation involving his girlfriend and the victim, arguing it was critical to his case. However, the court ruled that this evidence was irrelevant and could confuse the jury. Additionally, Guerra’s claims of insufficient evidence and violations of double jeopardy were rejected, as the evidence provided by the victim was sufficient for the jury to find him guilty. The court also found no abuse of discretion in the trial court’s sentencing. Judge DeBoer authored the opinion. Judges Mathias and Kenworthy concurred. Appellant’s attorney: Andrew P. Martin, Miller Sachs & Hess P.C., Crown Point, Indiana. Appellee’s attorney: Office of the Indiana Attorney General.

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Indiana Court of Appeals
L.M. Zeller, et al., v. Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission, et al.
No. 25A-CT-2267

Appeal from the Vanderburgh Circuit Court, Magistrate Celia M. Pauli. In this interlocutory appeal, plaintiffs L.M. Zeller and others contend that the trial court’s partial grant of summary judgment in favor of the Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission and related agencies should be overturned. The appellate court affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded the case with instructions to grant summary judgment for the agencies on all claims. Chief Judge Tavitas authored the opinion, with Judges Bradford and Felix concurring. Appellants’ attorney: Douglas K. Briody, Law Office of Doug Briody, Evansville, Indiana. Appellee’s attorney: Office of the Indiana Attorney General.

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Indiana Court of Appeals
Zachary Clay Parksey v. State of Indiana
No. 25A-PC-2268

Appeal from the Vanderburgh Circuit Court, Judge Ryan D. Hatfield, Magistrate Celia M. Pauli. Zachary C. Parksey, after pleading guilty to Level 2 felony voluntary manslaughter, sought post-conviction relief, claiming he was not informed of the mandatory lifetime parole that accompanied his plea. The post-conviction court denied relief, asserting that no advisement of the parole requirement was necessary. The appellate court determined that mandatory lifetime parole is a direct consequence of the plea and that a defendant must be advised of it before pleading guilty. It found the post-conviction court had erred in its reliance on outdated case law, reversing the ruling and remanding the case for the necessary factual determinations regarding whether Parksey had been advised and whether this would have impacted his decision to plead guilty. Judge Altice authored the opinion, with Judges Brown and DeBoer concurring. Appellant appeared pro se. Appellee’s attorney: Office of the Indiana Attorney General.

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