Hammond
Judge dismisses federal right-to-work challenge
January 18, 2013
Jennifer NelsonA U.S. District judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed in Hammond by a labor union challenging the state’s right-to-work
law for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. Chief Judge Philip P. Simon in the Northern District of
Indiana did allow two counts claiming the law violates the Indiana Constitution to proceed in state court.
MoreRestaurant owners accused of harboring illegal immigrants, mail fraud
November 30, 2012
Dave StaffordAn Illinois couple has been indicted in federal court on charges that include harboring illegal immigrants at a restaurant
they operate in northwestern Indiana.
MoreLatin Kings gang member, 2 others sentenced
November 29, 2012
IL StaffA member of the Latin Kings street gang and two associates have been sentenced to prison for racketeering conspiracy and other
crimes in support of the gang, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Northern District of Indiana announced Thursday.
MoreFeds charge 8 more NW Indiana gang members
November 9, 2012
IL StaffFederal prosecutors on Friday charged eight alleged Imperial Gangsters street gang members in a 41-count indictment that expands
on previous homicide and drug trafficking charges.
MoreFive indicted on Medicaid fraud charges
November 9, 2012
Dave StaffordFederal prosecutors this week indicted five people and three affiliated companies on charges of defrauding Medicaid of millions
of dollars, according to the office of U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana David Capp.
MoreFormer state bar president, IU trustee dies
October 5, 2012
IL StaffFrederick F. Eichhorn Jr., a retired attorney who served as president of the Indiana State Bar Association in the 1980s has
died.
MoreJudge sanctions Weinberger for noncooperation with insurer
September 17, 2012
Jennifer NelsonA federal judge in Hammond has entered a default against former ear, nose and throat doctor Mark Weinberger and other defendants
for their noncooperation with his medical malpractice insurance company regarding hundreds of pending malpractice claims.
More7th Circuit upholds conviction over DEA agent withholding evidence
July 6, 2012
Dave StaffordA man convicted of federal charges of distributing cocaine was not deprived a fair trial after a government agent failed to
record or relay exculpatory evidence from a co-defendant, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Friday.
MoreNorthern District seeks magistrate in Hammond
April 5, 2012
IL StaffThe Judicial Conference of the United States has authorized the appointment of a full-time magistrate judge for the Northern
District of Indiana in Hammond. Applications are being accepted for the position.
MoreTraffic judge's 60-day suspension begins next week
December 20, 2011
Michael HoskinsHammond City Court Judge Jeffrey A. Harkin will begin serving his 60-day unpaid suspension on Dec. 27 as a result of an agreement
he reached with the Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications and approved by the state’s highest court.
MoreHammond City judge gets 60-day unpaid suspension
November 17, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has ordered that Hammond City Court Judge Jeffrey A. Harkin be suspended for 60 days without pay.
MoreDebate over local gun laws continues
November 9, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryOn Oct. 24, the Hammond City Council again declined to repeal ordinances introduced by Councilwoman Kim Poland that would
modify local gun laws in order to align with new state laws.
MoreCity council discusses gun laws
October 12, 2011
IL StaffOn Oct. 24, the Hammond City Council will discuss ordinances introduced by Councilwoman Kim Poland that would repeal local
gun laws in order to align with the new state laws.
More2 cities face gun-compliance lawsuits
September 28, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe plaintiffs' attorney says the complaints are inspired by willful disregard of state law.
MoreSpecial masters named in judge's disciplinary case
September 14, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has appointed three trial judges as special masters to preside over the disciplinary case of one
of their city court colleagues from Lake County, who is accused of operating an illegal traffic school, dismissing cases without
assessing required fees, and dissuading one litigant from contesting a seatbelt violation in court.
MoreDamage of personal property not unconstitutional taking
September 12, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of a sanitary district in a suit against it alleging an unconstitutional taking
of homeowners’ personal property after sewage backed up into their homes. The judges relied on a case from Nevada to
support their decision.
MoreRehearing: Traffic judge denies misconduct
August 31, 2011
Michael HoskinsHammond City Judge Jeffrey A. Harkin denies that he did anything wrong in operating what may be a long-established but illegal
traffic school deferral program and dismissing cases without assessing required fees. He also contends that he did not try
to dissuade one litigant from contesting a seatbelt violation in court.
MoreHammond traffic judge faces misconduct charges
July 6, 2011
Michael HoskinsHammond City Judge Jeffrey A. Harkin faces three misconduct charges for operating an illegal traffic school deferral program
and dismissing cases without collecting required fees, as well as dissuading one litigant from contesting a seatbelt violation
in court.
MoreHammond traffic judge faces misconduct charges
June 30, 2011
Michael HoskinsHammond City Judge Jeffrey A. Harkin faces three misconduct charges for operating an illegal traffic school deferral program
and dismissing cases without assessing required fees, as well as dissuading one litigant from contesting a seatbelt violation
in court.
MoreJustices put school board member back on Hammond mayoral ballot
April 22, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court late Thursday reversed a decision from a Lake Superior judge and put a nonpartisan school board
member back on the ballot for the Hammond mayoral run in the upcoming primary election.
MoreCase asks whether school board members can run for political office
April 1, 2011
Michael HoskinsA Lake Superior judge may not be breaking any new legal ground with an election-related ruling this week, but he’s set
the stage for an appeal that could clear up confusion about whether nonpartisan school board members must give up their right
to run for a public office that requires the candidate to declare their political party affiliation.
MoreHammond District court closed Thursday
February 3, 2011
IL StaffThe Clerk’s Office and Hammond District Court in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana remain closed
Thursday due to weather conditions.
MoreWrongfully-convicted man sues for withholding evidence
October 11, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA man who spent nearly 18 years in prison for crimes from which he was later exonerated is now suing the City of Hammond and
various police officers involved in his arrest.
MoreLenders meet with borrowers at event
September 29, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerFollowing a statewide event Sept. 1 to help to homeowners who were concerned they might be facing foreclosures, the Indiana
Foreclosure Prevention Network hosted another event Sept. 16 in Indianapolis.
More7th Circuit expands inquiry to implicit motion for new attorney
August 5, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals expanded caselaw today when ruling on a defendant’s request for new counsel.
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Never heard of remand to another state. How often does that happen?
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.