Court opinions
COA rejects arguments Batson should extend to juror age
October 2, 2012
Jennifer NelsonA trial court did not err in overruling a defendant’s Batson objection to the removal of two African-Americans
from the jury during his trial for drug charges, the Court of Appeals held Tuesday.
MoreJustices reinstate COA opinion after hearing arguments
October 2, 2012
IL StaffAfter hearing arguments last week in a discrimination case, the Indiana Supreme Court decided Monday not to assume jurisdiction
over the appeal.
MoreJustices to hear negligent design case
October 1, 2012
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court took three cases last week, including a lawsuit filed by a man rendered a quadriplegic after he
fell out of a company truck while working for Richmond Power.
MoreClay County man entitled to discharge because of ruling delays
October 1, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals found that Scott F. West is entitled to discharge under Indiana Criminal Rule 4(C) because he
was held to answer on marijuana charges for more than a year without a trial date while his motion to suppress awaited a ruling.
MoreTrial court correctly revoked man’s probation in 5 cases
September 28, 2012
Jennifer NelsonA Washington Circuit judge did not abuse his discretion in revoking a man’s probation in multiple cases and ordering
that he serve all of his previously suspended sentences, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled.
MoreCOA orders jury trial on animal cruelty charges
September 28, 2012
Jennifer NelsonAn Evansville man convicted of six counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty due to the condition of horses on his property did
not knowingly waive his right to a jury trial and, therefore, is entitled to a jury trial, the Indiana Court of Appeals concluded.
More7th Circuit affirms in part man’s convictions for producing fake documents
September 26, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThere is enough evidence to support two of the three convictions of an East Chicago man stemming from his making and selling
various counterfeit documents, but photocopies in his possession cannot support his conviction of unlawful possession of five
or more false identification documents.
MoreAdmission of the videotaped confession constitutes fundamental error
September 25, 2012
Marilyn OdendahlThe true finding that a juvenile committed an act that would constitute the offense of attempted burglary, a class B felony,
was reversed by the Indiana Court of Appeals on the grounds the trial court made a fundamental error in admitting into evidence
the juvenile’s videotaped confession.
MoreCourt affirms protective order without evidentiary hearing
September 25, 2012
Dave StaffordA Shelby County man’s protective order against a neighbor is valid even though the trial court didn’t hold an
evidentiary hearing or honor the neighbor’s request for a continuance, the Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday.
MoreCourt affirms mobile meth lab conviction, sentence arising from car search
September 25, 2012
Dave StaffordA man’s conviction and 24-year sentence on charges related to a mobile meth lab found in his vehicle was affirmed Tuesday
by the Indiana Court of Appeals.
MoreTeen bit by police dog during arrest may sue, appeals court rules
September 24, 2012
Dave StaffordA man who more than five years ago sustained injuries from police dog bites during his arrest may proceed with a tort claim,
the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled.
MoreCourt of Appeals points to ‘alarming trend’ in defendant’s appeal
September 24, 2012
Marilyn OdendahlA defendant who attempted to have his conviction reversed by citing the fundamental error doctrine instead received a sharp
rebuke from the Indiana Court of Appeals.
MoreAppeals court reverses vacation of habitual traffic violator status
September 24, 2012
Dave StaffordA trial court erred when it set aside a man’s 2002 guilty plea on a charge of operating a vehicle while a habitual traffic
violator, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Monday.
MoreQuestion over spirit in which statements were made is enough for jury to deliberate
September 21, 2012
Marilyn OdendahlA defamation suit against an employee will proceed following the Indiana Court of Appeals' finding that there is doubt as
to what conclusion a jury could reach in determining whether statements were made in good faith and without malice.
MoreAnkle bracelet excuse fails in court
September 21, 2012
Marilyn OdendahlA sex offender cannot use an ankle monitor as an excuse for failing to update his address on the sex offender registry, the
Indiana Court of Appeals ruled.
MoreCourt of Appeals affirms extension of protective order
September 21, 2012
Marilyn OdendahlAsserting it cannot reweigh evidence, the Indiana Court of Appeals rejected a father’s arguments that the evidence did
not support the extension of a protective order against him.
MoreMonroe County man’s suit against ex-wife and city still alive in trial court
September 20, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals concluded Thursday that portions of a man’s lawsuit alleging false imprisonment, malicious
prosecution and other claims against his ex-wife and the city of Bloomington may continue. The trial court had dismissed all
claims against the parties, which includes Monroe County.
MoreChief justice approves master jury list
September 20, 2012
Jennifer NelsonIndiana Chief Justice Brent Dickson has signed off on the 2013 master list for jury pool assembly. The Judicial Technology
& Automation and Jury committees merged data from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles and Department of Revenue to create the
list. Any obvious duplicate information, errors or nonqualified persons were removed.
MoreMan to get new trial on meth, marijuana charges
September 20, 2012
Jennifer NelsonAn Elkhart man is entitled to a new trial on drug charges after the Indiana Court of Appeals found the police failed to “scrupulously
honor” his right to remain silent.
MoreUnderinsurance benefit payout doesn’t satisfy judgment
September 20, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals held that the party at-fault in an auto accident is not entitled to benefit from the injured
party’s “carefulness and assiduousness” in obtaining underinsured motorist insurance coverage.
MoreCourt reduces $1.4M judgment in dispute over work done at Honda plant
September 19, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals has found that Greensburg-based Custom Conveyor Inc. is only entitled to recover about a tenth
of the original $1.4 million awarded to it on breach of contract and warranty claims the company made against a subcontractor
regarding work on the Indiana Honda plant.
MoreAppellate court upholds life sentence
September 19, 2012
Jennifer NelsonDuane Turner will spend the rest of his life in prison for murdering a Ball State student in 1994. The Indiana Court of Appeals
rejected his claims that his sentence was unconstitutional and that his attorney was ineffective.
MoreInmate loses appeal of visitation restrictions by DOC
September 19, 2012
Jennifer NelsonAn inmate at the Pendleton Correctional Facility can have his visitation restricted to non-contact visits due to committing
battery with a deadly weapon and violating disciplinary procedures, the Court of Appeals concluded.
MoreMalpractice complaint hinges on claim of apparent agency
September 19, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals concluded Wednesday that a Bartholomew Superior judge did not err in denying partial summary
judgment on the issue of whether two physicians working as independent contractors were the apparent agents of Columbus Regional
Hospital.
MoreJudges find evidence properly admitted in drug case
September 19, 2012
Jennifer NelsonNorth Manchester resident Michael Carpenter lost his attempt before the Indiana Court of Appeals to have evidence tossed out
that was collected when police officers arrived at his home attempting to serve an arrest warrant for a different man. Police
believed the man being sought lived at Carpenter’s residence.
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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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I highly recommend Deanna and her team of professionals that serve the legal community. Great information and many thanks for sharing.
they are pushing these cases against lawyers too far. thought-crime.
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.