Robert Cole v. State of Indiana

── Robert Cole v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 24A-CR-02289 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: February 28, 2025 Author: Judge Leanna Weissmann County of Origin: Marion Category: Criminal Decision: Affirmed Judge May and Judge Scheele concur In 2023, Cox rented a bedroom in Cole’s home for $40 per week. By agreement, Cox would pay Cole each Sunday or Monday, depending on when Cox cashed his paycheck. One Sunday night, however, Cole approached Cox outside the home and began “cussing” and “yelling” that the rent was due immediately. Tr. Vol. II, p. 50. Cox “begged and pleaded” with Cole to “calm down,” promising to pay Cole the next day. Id. at 51.