State of IN v. KXXXXX Spencer
Aug 15, 2017OUTCOME: Not guilty
Client was charged with neglect of a dependent as a Level 3 felony (a penalty of 3-16 years with an advisory term of 9 years). Client was accused of injury his infant child.
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Matthew Norman Fech's Legal Cases (7)
Griffith, IN
Criminal defense Lawyer at Griffith, IN
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
Ronald Thompson v. State of Indiana, 15 N.E.3d 1097 (Ind. Ct. App. 2014)
Aug 29, 2014OUTCOME: TRIAL COUNSEL - Conviction Reversed
Appellant-defendant Ronald Dewayne Thompson appeals his convictions for Rape,1 a class A felony, and Criminal Deviate Conduct,2 a class B felony. More particularly, Thompson contends that the trial cou ... rt erred when it admitted evidence that Thompson was a suspect in another sexual assault case. Additionally, Thompson argues that the State's request to introduce evidence under Indiana Evidence Rule 404(b) did not provide reasonable notice as required by that rule and lack of such notice was not excused for good cause. Finding that the evidence was inadmissible under Evidence Rule 404(b) and that it was prejudicial, we reverse and remand for a new trial.
Katherine Ryan v. Larry Janovski, 999 N.E.2d 895 (Ind. Ct. App. 2013)
Dec 05, 2013OUTCOME: CASE OF FIRST IMPRESSION - Reverse and remanded
In a matter of first impression, Wife’s 20-year delay in presenting a QDRO to implement a retirement division, after a 1991 Decree awarded her an interest in Husband’s pension, was not time-barred.
State of Indiana v. Jorrell Jackson
Sep 23, 2013OUTCOME: Acquittal
Client was charged with arson as a class B Felony along with a habitual offender specification which could have added 10-30 years onto a sentencing range between 6-20 years. The State presented eviden ... ce of an alleged apology letter purportedly sent by the client to the family while he was incarcerated. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty in about 90 minutes.
State of Indiana v. Ronald D. Thompson
Aug 15, 2013OUTCOME: Acquittal
Client was charged with raping his ex-girlfriend. Despite the presence of DNA, the jury acquitted the client of rape.
State of Ohio v. Christopher J. Burleson
May 15, 2008OUTCOME: Acquittal
My client was charged with murder and aggravated robbery. After a three day bench trial, the Judge acquitted my client.
State of Ohio v. Melvin Surprise
N/AOUTCOME: Acquittal
My client was charged with breaking and entering at his former place of employment. After a two-day trial, a jury returned a verdict of not guilty in approximately 45 minutes.