BRADLEY VERNON, Jr. v. State of Indiana

── BRADLEY VERNON, Jr. v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 22A-CR-02534 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: June 08, 2023 Author: Judge Melissa May County of Origin: Marion Category: Criminal Decision: Affirmed Judge Bradford concurs. Judge Mathias concurs in result Vernon and E.P. (“Mother”) have two children: D.V. (“Son”), born October 6, 2010, and his older sister S.V. (“Daughter”). Both Son and Daughter are diagnosed with autism, but Son is severely autistic and non-verbal. Son is able to say a few words but is unable to communicate complex ideas. Son sometimes throws tantrums “because he wants something that he can’t have at the moment.” (Tr. Vol.