James W. Wheeler v. State of Indiana

── James W. Wheeler v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 24A-CR-02225 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: June 05, 2025 Author: Judge Leanna Weissmann County of Origin: Marion Category: Criminal Decision: Affirmed Judge May and Judge Scheele concur Wheeler was in a romantic relationship with Alicia Dismore for approximately 23 years, but by September 2022, their relationship was “toxic.” Exhs. Vol. II, #10B (2:25). While staying at an Indianapolis hotel on September 5, the two began arguing. Wheeler ordered Dismore to leave their hotel room, and Dismore tried to comply. But as soon as Dismore opened the door, Wheeler punched her in the mouth. The punch fractured Dismore’s upper jawbone where the sockets for her teeth were located.