Robert R. Fleming v. State of Indiana

Mathias, Judge.

Robert Fleming (“Fleming”) appeals his conviction for Class A misdemeanor intimidation. Specifically, Fleming argues that the State failed to prove that he engaged in a true threat, and that the State failed to prove that he intended to place the victim Keith Kottkamp in fear of retaliation for a prior lawful act. 1

We affirm.

Facts and Procedural History

Rena and Keith Kottkamp awakened around 10:45 p.m. on June 30, 2016, to a woman’s screams of “Help me! Help me!” coming- from their front yard. Tr. p. 24. Mrs. Kottkamp arose, turned on the porch light, and saw Keisha Mowery…