Rashaad Chavez Germany v. State of Indiana

── Rashaad Chavez Germany v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 24A-CR-02135 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: April 15, 2025 Author: Judge Robert Altice County of Origin: Hancock Category: Criminal Decision: Affirmed Judge Vaidik and Judge Scheele concur Case Summary Following a bench trial at which Rashaad Chavez Germany was tried in absentia, he was convicted of Class A misdemeanor unlawful use of 911 services. On appeal, Germany presents two issues for our review: 1. Did the trial court abuse its discretion when it tried him in absentia? 2. Is the evidence sufficient to support his conviction? We affirm. Facts & Procedural History On March 14, 2024, Detective Spencer Case of the McCordsville Police Department was dispatched to investigate “an incomplete 911.” Transcript Vol. II at 9.