Ayesha L Hawthorne v. State of Indiana

── Ayesha L Hawthorne v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 22A-CR-02017 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: April 10, 2023 Author: Judge Dana Kenworthy County of Origin: Marion Category: Criminal Decision: Affirmed Judge Robb and Judge Crone concur Hawthorne went to Solano and Sons auto repair shop, seeking repairs to her vehicle. Hawthorne received a cost estimate of $260, filled out a repair authorization document, and left the shop. The mechanic working on Hawthorne’s vehicle, Jose Hurtado, discovered the repair required a new part, increasing the cost. Hurtado replaced the part. Hawthorne returned to pick up her vehicle and learned the cost of the repair had increased by about $50. Hawthorne and the State’s witnesses provided conflicting testimony about what happened next.