David L. Toliver v. State of Indiana

── David L. Toliver v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 25A-CR-01171 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: January 21, 2026 Author: Judge Melissa May County of Origin: Elkhart Category: Criminal Decision: Affirmed Judge Altice and Judge Foley concur On November 17, 2024, Toliver was at the home of his sister, Latoya, and her two children. Toliver had been consuming alcohol throughout the day. That evening, Toliver began insulting Latoya and calling her offensive names. When Toliver would not stop insulting Latoya, she knocked over his beer, and then Toliver punched Latoya in the right eye. Latoya’s teenager called the police for help. Latoya repeatedly told Toliver to get out of her home, but he refused to leave and shut a door on her arm.