Poling v. State

OPINION

CRONE, Judge.

Case Summary

Ronald Poling appeals his convictions for three counts of neglect of a dependent as a class C felony. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand. 1

Issues

The dispositive issues are as follows:

I. Whether Indiana Code Section 35-46-1-4 violates the Proportionality Clause of the Indiana Constitution; and

II. Whether Poling’s convictions for six neglect offenses violate the Indiana Constitution’s prohibition against double jeopardy.

Facts and Procedural History

In October 2004, Poling moved into the Marion home of his girlfriend, Nancy Mullins, and her four…