Steven Lamont Smith, Jr. v. State of Indiana

── Steven Lamont Smith, Jr. v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 24A-CR-02360 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: August 04, 2025 Author: Judge Dana Kenworthy County of Origin: Marion Category: Criminal Decision: Reversed and Remanded Judge Bradford and Judge Pyle concur On February 11, 2024, Smith broke a window, chain lock, and door frame at his ex-girlfriend’s residence and entered the home. Smith was subsequently arrested and charged with residential entry. A jury trial was scheduled for June 13, 2024. Smith filed a Waiver of Trial by Jury on May 30, 2024. The document included several recitals about Smith’s rights to a jury trial and his understanding of those rights, and declared Smith made the waiver “freely, knowingly, understandingly, and voluntarily.” Appellant’s App. Vol.