William J. Smith v. State of Indiana

── William J. Smith v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 25A-CR-00721 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: October 31, 2025 Author: Judge Paul Mathias County of Origin: Elkhart Category: Criminal Decision: Affirmed Judge Vaidik and Judge Pyle concur In December 2023, Smith and A.C. were in a romantic relationship. Smith was homeless and living out of his car. A.C. lived in an apartment in Goshen with her seven-year-old daughter, L.M. In the evening hours of December 7, Smith informed A.C. that he needed to have his car towed because “it wasn’t drivable.” Tr. Vol. 2, p. 65. A.C. met Smith near his car and contacted a tow company; she paid $150 in cash, which was “a lot” for her, to have Smith’s car towed to her apartment. Id. at 146. Smith then accused A.C.