Gaddis v. State

OPINION

NAJAM, Judge.

STATEMENT OF THE CASE

Duane N. Gaddis appeals from his conviction for Intimidation, as a Class A misdemeanor, following a bench trial. Gaddis was ordered to serve a 15-day sentence, which was suspended, he was placed on six months probation, and ordered to pay a fine and court costs. The dispositive issue presented for our review is whether Gaddis communicated a threat within the meaning of the intimidation statute.

We reverse. 1

FACTS

On August 15,1995, Donald Carver and his son were driving southbound in the far left, lane of Interstate 465 near the Indianapolis…