Shelby Dale Bense v. State of Indiana

── Shelby Dale Bense v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 24A-CR-01323 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: October 07, 2024 Author: Judge Nancy Vaidik County of Origin: Decatur Category: Criminal Decision: Affirmed Judge Crone and Judge Altice concur In October 2021, the State charged Bense with Level 6 felony possession of a narcotic drug and Class C misdemeanor reckless driving. At the time of the offenses, Bense was pregnant and on probation in two felony cases (one for Level 6 felony theft and Class A misdemeanor resisting law enforcement, the other for Level 6 felony possession of a narcotic drug). She eventually pled guilty, and a sentencing hearing was held in February 2024. By that time Bense was pregnant again, about one month along.