Patrick Wheeler v. State of Indiana

── Patrick Wheeler v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 25A-CR-01908 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: December 29, 2025 Author: Judge Robert Altice County of Origin: Vigo Category: Criminal Decision: Affirmed Judge May and Judge Foley concur Case Summary Patrick Wheeler pled guilty, pursuant to a plea agreement, to Level 3 felony neglect of a dependent resulting in serious bodily injury. The trial court sentenced him to twelve years in the Indiana Department of Correction (DOC), with two years suspended to probation. Wheeler appeals, arguing that his sentence is inappropriate in light of the nature of the offense and his character. We affirm. Facts & Procedural History Wheeler and Marianne Davis dated for many years before having their son, I.W., on October 10, 2023.