Monty Dale Maze v. State of Indiana

── Monty Dale Maze v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 24A-CR-02596 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: May 28, 2025 Author: Judge Peter Foley County of Origin: Sullivan Category: Criminal Decision: Reversed and Remanded Judge Mathias and Judge Felix concur On July 8, 2024, the State charged Maze with Class B misdemeanor harboring a non-immunized dog, alleging the dog bit and caused bodily injury to a child. The trial court held an initial hearing on July 23, 2024, which related to both the instant cause and a separate criminal cause. The trial court advised Maze of his constitutional rights. The court then engaged in the following colloquy: THE COURT: Do you wish to speak to [c]ounsel about this? [MAZE]: Yes. THE COURT: You’re going to hire your own? [MAZE]: No. 1 Ind.