Dakota Ford v. State of Indiana

── Dakota Ford v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 24A-CR-00012 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: September 16, 2024 Author: Judge Dana Kenworthy County of Origin: Marion Category: Criminal Decision: Affirmed Judge Felix and Judge Riley concur In June 2023, Ford and his wife, Mikayla Knorr, had a “temporary arrangement” whereby they lived in a home owned by their friend, John Powell. Tr. Vol. 2 at 19. Powell; his mother, Susan; his grandmother; and another roommate also lived in the home. One evening, Ford heard Powell, Susan, and Powell’s grandmother arguing. Ford told Powell to stop yelling at Susan and his grandmother “because it’s disrespectful.” Id. at 59. Angered by Ford’s comment, Powell decided Ford and Knorr were no longer welcome in the home.