Joseph Lafata v. State of Indiana

── Joseph Lafata v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 24A-CR-03136 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: July 31, 2025 Author: Judge Peter Foley County of Origin: Marion Category: Criminal Decision: Affirmed Judge Kenworthy and Judge Scheele concur In February 2024, the State filed six counts against Lafata, where L.G.— Lafata’s then-girlfriend (“Girlfriend”)—was the alleged victim: Count I – Level 6 felony domestic battery; Count II – Level 6 felony criminal confinement; Count III – Class A misdemeanor battery resulting in bodily injury; Count IV – Class A misdemeanor intimidation; Count V – Class A misdemeanor theft; and Count VI – Class A misdemeanor domestic battery.