Tony Tewayne Gardner v. State of Indiana

── Tony Tewayne Gardner v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 23A-CR-01321 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: April 15, 2024 Author: Judge Dana Kenworthy County of Origin: Vanderburgh Category: Criminal Decision: Affirmed Judge Altice and Judge Weissmann concur On November 7, 2022, Gardner became angry with his wife, Shannon, because there was no chocolate cake in the house. Later that evening, Gardner told Shannon, “[I]t’s going to take more than your family and the police to save you.” Tr. [Hrg 01.04.23] Vol. 2 at 74. Then, when Shannon attempted to pick up her phone, Gardner hit her on the head with a fan. Gardner straddled Shannon and punched her in the face until she passed out. When Shannon awoke, Gardner was telling her he loved her but did not give Shannon her phone for thirty minutes.