Jennifer Nelson, managing and online editor, began writing for Indiana Lawyer in spring 2007. She previously was a reporter for IBJ Media’s Court & Commercial Record for 14 months.
Nelson won a second-place award in 2008 from the Indiana Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists for an IL story about the lack of resources for jurors who have to witness grueling evidence during criminal trials. While writing for CCR, she won first-place and second-place awards for business writing from the Hoosier State Press Association.
Nelson graduated from Indiana University with a bachelor's in journalism and political science. After graduation, she freelanced for several local publications before joining IBJ Media. In the fall and winter, she and her husband, Jonathan, can be found in Bloomington cheering on the Hoosiers in football and basketball.
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Bailiff’s communication with juror leads to reversal of convictions
May 16, 2013
The bailiff at a man’s trial for criminal recklessness and resisting law enforcement improperly communicated with the
jury foreperson regarding reaching a verdict, leading the Indiana Court of Appeals to reverse Jason Lee Sowers’ convictions.
MoreCOA: Man knowingly pleaded guilty to fraud charge
May 16, 2013
A post-conviction court correctly denied relief to a man on his felony fraud conviction after determining that his felony
failure to register conviction should be vacated, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled. Anthony McCullough pleaded guilty to
the separate charges in one agreement.
MoreCOA rules for first time on retroactivity of Mineral Lapse Act
May 15, 2013
The Indiana Court of Appeals has held that a portion of the Mineral Lapse Act is limited in its retroactive application to
only the 20-year period immediately proceeding the Sept. 2, 1971, effective date of the Act.
MoreCourt reform grant applications due July 1
May 15, 2013
Courts that would like financial help to implement recommended improvements have until July 1 to apply for grants from the
Division of State Court Administration.
MoreJustices rule in favor of Vincennes Girl Scouts in dispute over camp
May 14, 2013
Indiana Code 32-17-10-2 is unconstitutional as applied retroactively to a land-use restriction in a Vincennes Girl Scout organization’s
deed requiring an Illinois Girl Scout group to use deeded land as a camp for 49 years.
MoreConvenience stores sue to be able to sell cold beer
May 14, 2013
The Indiana Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association has filed a complaint in federal court challenging the law
governing the sale of cold beer. Convenience stores, pharmacies and groceries are unable to sell cold beer under current law.
MoreJustices: Punitive damages cap, allocation do not violate Indiana Constitution
May 14, 2013
The Indiana Supreme Court unanimously reversed a Marion Superior judge’s 2011 decision in a sex-abuse case that held
the statutes that cap punitive damages and dictate their allocation violate the Indiana Constitution.
MoreFather’s testimony at molestation trial not fundamental error
May 14, 2013
The Indiana Court of Appeals upheld a Lake County man’s conviction of Class C felony child molesting, rejecting the
defendant’s claims that some of the victim’s father’s testimony at trial resulted in fundamental error.
MoreJudges tell trial court to declare commissioner’s order void
May 13, 2013
The Indiana Court of Appeals reversed a trial court’s denial of a title insurance company’s verified petition
for judicial review and declaratory relief, finding the court erred by requiring a separate showing of prejudice because the
Indiana insurance commissioner failed to comply with a mandatory statutory deadline regarding an order setting an investigatory
hearing.
MoreCourt clarifies decision on jury instructions
May 13, 2013
The Indiana Court of Appeals granted the state’s request for rehearing on a case in which the judges found the trial
court erred in not giving a defendant’s tendered jury instruction, but that the error was harmless. The state contended
that two cases dictated that there was no error by the court.
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May 9, 2013
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May 22, 2013 Floyd Weddle v. State of Indiana - 5/22/13
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May 24, 2013 Indiana Patient's Compensation Fund v. Judy Holcomb, Personal Representative of the Estate of Mable Louise Cochran, deceased - 5/24/13
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vagueness cannot challenged, so let's write all laws vaguely and throw the constitution out the window.Even if the court is operating under a particular law, if they don't it they will change it to their liking. What a joke!!!
Two convictions becomes one conviction with exactly the same sentence, only it is not clear wheter or not that sentence will be 18 months, 120 months or 138 months. Actually if the guns were in a home, whether or not they were his, he is protected under the 2nd amendment. Jurors need to learn the law and the constitution before judging others. The cour5ts need to do this as well.
With all due respect, Rick, I think you probably would be making a mistake by going to law school. The job market for attorneys is so saturated, you may well find yourself unemployed and with a lot of debt. You mention law would be a good supplement to your skills. True. But employers unfortunately don't value that. You will find that a law degree may well pigeonhole you into an attorney slot and limit career options. If you have a good job now I would hold onto that. As an attorney, you may well end up making less with the aforementioned debt.
Jack, I was only responding to bill's comment of tying everybody in government together. I agree with you though, it takes one bad apple to ruin the bunch.. As in any profession. What's truly unfair is when somebody violates someone's trust and takes complete advantage of someone
John’s comment is unfair. The majority of attorneys can be trusted. Unfortunately, all it takes is one greedy, unscrupulous, immoral attorney to jade the public.