Javier De Jesus Aguilar v. State of Indiana

── Javier De Jesus Aguilar v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 25A-CR-01148 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: November 26, 2025 Author: Judge Leanna Weissmann County of Origin: Marion Category: Criminal Decision: Affirmed Judge Bradford and Judge DeBoer concur In April 2024, Aguilar and Candelaria Salazar-Perez were in a romantic relationship and living together in an Indianapolis hotel. Aguilar supported Salazar-Perez financially, though the couple argued frequently about her desire to find work and make money of her own. This dispute erupted again on the morning of April 1st, and it eventually moved from their hotel room to Aguilar’s car. As Aguilar was driving with Salazar-Perez, the argument escalated and eventually “got out of control.” Tr. Vol. II, p.