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Indiana Court of Appeals
State of Indiana v. Cooper P. Archer
No. 25A-CR-3197
Appeal from the Delaware Circuit Court, Judge Thomas A. Cannon Jr. The court dismissed the State’s appeal from a directed verdict that acquitted Archer of two counts of Class B misdemeanor disorderly conduct. The court found the State’s arguments improper under Indiana Code section 35-38-4-2(a)(4) and noted that while constitutional concerns with the State’s ability to appeal after an acquittal were acknowledged, it ultimately did not need to decide those issues because the State’s arguments did not constitute valid questions of law reserved for appellate review. Judge Mathias authored the opinion, with Judges Bailey and Scheele concurring. Attorney for appellant: Office of the Indiana Attorney General. Appellee attorney: Vincent C. Walker, McKinney & Company Law, Muncie.

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Indiana Court of Appeals
Termination: S E v. Indiana Department of Child Services
No. 26A-JT-1264
Appeal from Madison Circuit Court, Magistrate T. Grey Chandler. The court affirmed the termination of S.E.’s parental rights to B.E., finding that the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) made reasonable efforts toward reunification despite S.E.’s claims to the contrary. The court highlighted S.E.’s ongoing noncompliance with court orders and lack of participation in necessary services, which included substance use assessments and domestic violence programs. The court noted that S.E. had ample opportunity to complete the required services before his incarceration but failed to engage meaningfully. Judge DeBoer authored the opinion, with Judges Foley and Felix concurring. Attorney for appellant: Lisa Johnson, Brownsburg. Attorneys for appellee: Office of the Indiana Attorney General.

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