Laporsha Cooper v. State of Indiana

── Laporsha Cooper v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 25A-CR-01523 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: December 22, 2025 Author: Judge Dana Kenworthy County of Origin: Allen Category: Criminal Decision: Affirmed Judge Bailey and Judge Tavitas concur On June 20, 2023, Cooper was driving her car while intoxicated with her two minor children in the back seat. Her car struck a moped, injuring the driver. Cooper’s breath alcohol content was 0.094 g/210L. The State charged Cooper with Level 5 felony operating while intoxicated (“OWI”) causing serious bodily injury, 1 and two counts of Level 6 felony neglect of a dependent.2 On January 22, 2024, Cooper agreed to plead guilty as charged and participate in the Allen Superior Court drug court diversion program.