Courts
COA split on whether judge can order community service in lieu of fines
February 15, 2013
Jennifer NelsonTwo judges on the Indiana Court of Appeals decided that a trial judge didn’t have statutory authority to order an indigent
woman to perform community service instead of paying fines and costs of her case, ordering the court to address the issue
of imposing fees and costs.
MoreJudges rule in favor of bank on request to end trust
February 15, 2013
Jennifer NelsonA beneficiary of a trust couldn’t prove to the Indiana Court of Appeals that the purpose of the trust, created by her
mother, was to benefit any grandchildren and because there are no grandchildren, the trust should be terminated.
MoreAllen Superior judge to retire in April
February 15, 2013
IL StaffJudge Stephen M. Sims of Allen Superior Court announced Thursday he will retire April 26 after nearly 20 years on the bench.
MoreIndianapolis police officer’s trial moved to Allen County
February 15, 2013
IL StaffThe trial of David Bisard, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officer accused of driving drunk and killing one
motorcyclist and injuring two others, will be moved from Marion County to Allen County.
MoreJury to begin deliberating in Don Marsh trial
February 15, 2013
Scott OlsonA jury is expected to begin deliberating Friday afternoon whether Don Marsh owes Marsh Supermarkets Inc. more than $3 million
in personal expenses he allegedly charged the company while he was CEO.
MoreRejection of garnishment request upheld
February 14, 2013
Jennifer NelsonA collection company seeking to garnish a woman’s wages in order to satisfy an alleged $1,800 debt was unable to convince
the Indiana Court of Appeals that the trial court had to issue the garnishment order.
MoreJudge-backed court staff attorney pilot program bill moves out of committee
February 14, 2013
Jennifer NelsonLegislation that would create a pilot program administered by the Indiana Judicial Center to assist trial courts when preparing
and writing certain motions moved out of the House Committee on Courts and Criminal Code 11-0.
MoreJudges affirm defendant must register as sex offender as part of probation
February 14, 2013
Jennifer NelsonA defendant who was convicted of robbery and rape, but whose rape conviction was vacated on double jeopardy concerns, can
still be required to register as a sex offender as a condition of his probation, the Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed Thursday.
MoreDefendant received ineffective trial counsel assistance in murder case
February 14, 2013
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals reversed the denial of a Delaware County man’s post-conviction relief petition finding
his trial attorney was ineffective in not ensuring the jury was properly instructed on the elements of murder, voluntary manslaughter
and the state’s burden of proof regarding sudden heat.
More7th Circuit orders proposed plan of reorganization open to competitive bidding
February 14, 2013
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a Southern District Bankruptcy judge Thursday, finding the judge incorrectly ruled
that competition was unnecessary in a plan of reorganization involving a shopping center.
MoreWitnesses: Don Marsh’s expenses never questioned
February 14, 2013
Scott OlsonLawyers for Don Marsh continue to hammer home their claims that the former supermarket CEO's expenses for lavish travel
were widely accepted as normal business costs.
MoreJudges interpret Probate Code statute in favor of bank
February 13, 2013
Jennifer NelsonFinding that a bank did not receive proper notice in order to file a claim against an estate, the Indiana Court of Appeals
reversed summary judgment in favor of the estate of Samuel Tolley on the bank’s two claims.
MoreJustices decline to order mediation in walkout fines case
February 13, 2013
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court issued an order Monday refusing to order mediation in the lawsuit filed by Democratic lawmakers
after some of their pay was withheld following legislative walkouts in 2011 and 2012.
MoreCVS to pay $400k to state over illegal billings to Medicaid
February 13, 2013
IL StaffIndiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced Wednesday that CVS has agreed to a settlement to resolve allegations that
its pharmacists submitted illegal billings for prescriptions to Medicaid for reimbursement.
More7th Circuit revises Pattern Criminal Jury Instructions
February 13, 2013
IL StaffIn light of the recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in Smith v. United States, 133 S. Ct. 714 (2013), the 7th
Circuit Court of Appeals’ Pattern Jury Instruction Committee has revised the withdrawal instructions.
MoreCar’s color alone doesn’t support traffic stop
February 13, 2013
Jennifer NelsonIn a matter of first impression in the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals and federal courts, the judges were asked to consider
whether a discrepancy between the observed color of a car and the color listed on its registration alone gives rise to reasonable
suspicion of criminal activity.
MoreCommission for children, appellate judge retirement age legislation moving
February 13, 2013
IL StaffThe Indiana Senate passed on second reading Tuesday legislation that will create a commission on improving the status of children
in the state. The introduced version of Senate Bill 125 was prepared by the Department of Child Services Interim Study Committee.
MoreDavid Marsh defends trips he took at company's expense
February 13, 2013
Scott OlsonDon Marsh's son David, who served under his father as president of Marsh Supermarkets Inc, traveled widely, often on the
company jet, just as his father did.
MoreIndiana Sen. Mike Delph's bills raise brows in legal community
February 13, 2013
Dave StaffordSenator drops "loser pays" attorney fees plan, but other bills target grand juries and propose retention supermajority.
MoreProblem-solving courts cut recidivism, help defendants
February 13, 2013
Dave StaffordIndiana House Bill 1016 proposes to let court staff provide some rehabilitative services and collect fees for them.
MoreDisciplinary Actions - 2/13/13
February 13, 2013
IL StaffRead who's resigned from the Indiana bar.
More7th Circuit affirms District Court in long-running nursing home litigation
February 12, 2013
Dave StaffordMore than a decade’s worth of litigation was tied up in a 21-page opinion from the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday,
which affirmed decisions in favor of a landowner against the owners of a nursing home lessee.
MoreSupreme Court affirms what is said in mediation, stays in mediation
February 12, 2013
Marilyn OdendahlA husband will not be able to offer as evidence comments made during a mediated settlement conference with his ex-wife, the
Indiana Supreme Court has affirmed.
MoreTransfer vacated, justices take no new cases
February 12, 2013
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court last week vacated transfer in a criminal case and took up no new cases.
MoreSun Capital execs 'shocked' by Marsh financials
February 12, 2013
Scott OlsonAny feelings of satisfaction that executives of Sun Capital Partners had after completing its acquisition of Marsh Supermarkets
Inc. quickly turned to “shock and surprise,” a managing director of the private-equity firm told jurors Tuesday.
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May 22, 2013 Floyd Weddle v. State of Indiana - 5/22/13
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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.