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State of Indiana v. Deondre Dayshun Todd
Date: 04-28-2025
Case Number: 45G03-1810-F3-106
Judge: Kathleen Sullivan
Court: Superior Court, Lake County, Indiana
Plaintiff's Attorney: Lake County, Indiana District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Crown Point, Indiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Level 5 felony robbery.
In 2021, Todd pleaded guilty to Level 5 felony robbery, and the trial court sentenced him to three years in the Indiana Department of Correction ("DOC"), with all time suspended to probation. In 2023, the State filed a petition to revoke his probation. After Todd admitted to a probation violation, the trial court revoked his probation and sentenced him to three years in the Lake County Jail to be served in a community corrections secure facility work release program. When Todd entered the program, he received a handbook with the program rules, including items he could not have on premises. Contraband items included cigarettes, drugs, alcohol, and lighters.
On March 1, 2024, Todd was returning from work when he attempted to bring a pre-rolled CBD cigarette into the facility. Todd admitted the violation in an internal administrative hearing. On April 21, Correctional Officer ("CO") Andrew Sherwood was doing rounds at night when he smelled smoke coming
from a resident bunk room. CO Sherwood entered the room and saw Todd in his bunk appearing to smoke. Although it was dark, the officer could see "the glow of the object" coming from Todd's bunk. Tr. Vol. 2 at 7. CO Sherwood asked Todd to step into the hall. Todd "appeared to be glossy-eyed and seemingly under the influence at this time." Id. at 8. And he "smelled of the same smoke that was coming out of the room." Id. at 16. The CO then searched Todd's bunk and found a lighter and signs of smoking, including "ash, burnt spots, and other small papers." Id. at 7. Todd appeared to ingest an object in his possession, so he was taken to the hospital.
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Legal issue Did the trial court abuse its discretion in revoking a defendant's community corrections placement due to alleged violations?
Key Phrases Community corrections placement. Probation violation. Evidentiary hearing. Due process rights. Abuse of discretion.
In 2021, Todd pleaded guilty to Level 5 felony robbery, and the trial court sentenced him to three years in the Indiana Department of Correction ("DOC"), with all time suspended to probation. In 2023, the State filed a petition to revoke his probation. After Todd admitted to a probation violation, the trial court revoked his probation and sentenced him to three years in the Lake County Jail to be served in a community corrections secure facility work release program. When Todd entered the program, he received a handbook with the program rules, including items he could not have on premises. Contraband items included cigarettes, drugs, alcohol, and lighters.
On March 1, 2024, Todd was returning from work when he attempted to bring a pre-rolled CBD cigarette into the facility. Todd admitted the violation in an internal administrative hearing. On April 21, Correctional Officer ("CO") Andrew Sherwood was doing rounds at night when he smelled smoke coming
from a resident bunk room. CO Sherwood entered the room and saw Todd in his bunk appearing to smoke. Although it was dark, the officer could see "the glow of the object" coming from Todd's bunk. Tr. Vol. 2 at 7. CO Sherwood asked Todd to step into the hall. Todd "appeared to be glossy-eyed and seemingly under the influence at this time." Id. at 8. And he "smelled of the same smoke that was coming out of the room." Id. at 16. The CO then searched Todd's bunk and found a lighter and signs of smoking, including "ash, burnt spots, and other small papers." Id. at 7. Todd appeared to ingest an object in his possession, so he was taken to the hospital.
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Legal issue Did the trial court abuse its discretion in revoking a defendant's community corrections placement due to alleged violations?
Key Phrases Community corrections placement. Probation violation. Evidentiary hearing. Due process rights. Abuse of discretion.
Outcome:
Affirmed
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Indiana v. Deondre Dayshun Todd?
The outcome was: Affirmed
Which court heard State of Indiana v. Deondre Dayshun Todd?
This case was heard in Superior Court, Lake County, Indiana, IN. The presiding judge was Kathleen Sullivan.
Who were the attorneys in State of Indiana v. Deondre Dayshun Todd?
Plaintiff's attorney: Lake County, Indiana District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Crown Point Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was State of Indiana v. Deondre Dayshun Todd decided?
This case was decided on April 28, 2025.