Thomas D. Dillman v. State of Indiana
16 N.E.3d 445
| Ind. Ct. App. | 2014Background
- Dillman was charged in September 2005 with O/WI and related offenses; bond set at $7,000 surety or $700 cash, which Dillman paid, releasing him on bond.
- November 23, 2005: Dillman pled guilty to Class A misdemeanor operating a vehicle while intoxicated; other charges dismissed; sentence of one year with all but two days suspended.
- Court ordered Dillman to pay costs and fees out of cash bond; Dillman did not appeal that order.
- December 1, 2005: Clerk paid $581.50 from the bond to cover costs in the case.
- February 16, 2011: Trial court ordered release of the remaining $118.50 for probation fees; clerk released the funds.
- April 26, 2013: Dillman moved to release his bond; trial court denied; on appeal, issue is whether the court erred in denying bond release and whether waiver/other issues bar Review.
Issues
| Issue | Plaintiff's Argument | Defendant's Argument | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whether Dillman waived his challenge to bond retention | Dillman argues lack of notice extends time; cannot be waived | State contends Dillman failed to timely appeal | Waiver; no timely appeal or Rule 72 extension pursued; denial affirmed |
| Whether the error was fundamental | Argues retention of bond was illegal sentence and fundamental error | State argues not an illegal sentence; not fundamental error | Not fundamental error; error acknowledged but not illegality or egregious harm; waiver stands |
Key Cases Cited
- Wente v. State, 440 N.E.2d 512 (Ind. Ct. App. 1982) (waiver when no timely motion to correct error or appeal)
- C.T.S. v. State, 781 N.E.2d 1193 (Ind. Ct. App. 2003) (collateral attack waived when not raised in trial court)
- Ryan v. State, 9 N.E.3d 663 (Ind. 2014) (fundamental error standard is extremely narrow)
- Benson v. State, 762 N.E.2d 748 (Ind. 2002) (fundamental error not shown here)
- Brown v. State, 799 N.E.2d 1064 (Ind. 2003) (egregious or pervasive due process concerns)
- Ben-Yisrayl v. State, 908 N.E.2d 1223 (Ind. Ct. App. 2009) (illegal sentence requires statutory authority violation)
