William Charles Summers, Jr. v. State of Indiana

── William Charles Summers, Jr. v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 23A-CR-01535 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: December 15, 2023 Author: Judge Robert Altice County of Origin: Wayne Category: Criminal Decision: Affirmed Judge Weissmann and Judge Kenworthy concur During the early morning hours of October 9, 2022, thirteen-year-old Z.S. was playing video games at his grandmother’s house in Cambridge City. Summers, Z.S.’s father, was also at the residence. At some point, Summers, who was intoxicated, wanted to watch television, and ordered Z.S. out of the room. Summers was slurring his speech and acting aggressively toward Z.S. In response, Z.S. told Summers to leave him alone and “go back to bed.” Transcript at 116. Summers then grabbed a step ladder and threw it at Z.S., striking him on the shoulder.