Dawson v. Newman

OPINION

MAY, Judge.

Lance Dawson appeals the dismissal under Ind. Trial Rule 12(B)(6) of his suit against Judge Thomas Newman, Jr. Dawson raises two issues, which we consolidate and restate as whether Judge Newman is protected by absolute judicial immunity under the facts alleged in the complaint.

We affirm.1

*1078FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

In 1990, Dawson pled guilty to burglary. He was sentenced to six years, all of which were suspended, and was placed on three years of probation. In 1992, the State brought proceedings to revoke Dawson's probation. The revocation hearing was rescheduled several…