Hancock County
Man to get new trial because of counsel’s performance
March 4, 2013
Jennifer NelsonBecause the extent of prior bad acts admitted into evidence during a man’s trial in Hancock County was “breathtaking,”
the Indiana Court of Appeals ordered he be retried on burglary and handgun charges.
MoreDisciplinary Actions - 10/12/12
October 10, 2012
Read who's had his license revoked and who has been suspended by the Indiana Supreme Court.
MoreDivided justices suspend attorney for 2 years
July 30, 2012
Dave StaffordA Hancock County attorney was suspended for two years after the Indiana Supreme Court ruled in a 3-2 opinion that he charged
unreasonable fees to an elderly client, converted funds belonging to her, and was dishonest before the Indiana Supreme Court
Disciplinary Commission.
MoreAppellate judges affirm previous decision in paternity dispute
July 3, 2012
Dave StaffordA divided Indiana Court of Appeals on Tuesday reaffirmed its original opinion in In Re: The Matter of the Paternity of S.C.: K.C. (Appellant), and C.C. (Appellee), and B.H. (Appellee-Intervenor), 30A01-1107-JP-322, in which the appellate court affirmed the Hancock Circuit Court’s grant of B.H.’s verified petition for relief from judgment for fraud upon the court.
Deputy prosecutor receives public reprimand
January 13, 2012
Michael HoskinsA Hancock County deputy prosecutor has received a public reprimand from the Indiana Supreme Court for surrendering prosecutorial
discretion and allowing a corporate check fraud victim to
dictate the terms of restitution as a pre-condition to a plea agreement.
MoreBomb threat causes evacuation of courthouse
September 14, 2011
Jennifer NelsonA bomb threat called into the clerk’s office in Hancock County Wednesday morning prompted an evacuation of the building
for several hours.
MoreJudges split on district's need to pay for new water main
September 8, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals split today on whether a school district was required to pay for the installation of a new water
main as opposed to privately putting in its own water service line to connect to a new school.
MoreJudges affirm elevated drug convictions
June 24, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe state presented sufficient evidence to prove a defendant delivered and possessed methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of
a family housing complex, so the Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed elevating his convictions to a higher felony level.
MoreGeneral counsel enjoys job for communications provider
June 9, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerAn attorney who works for a telecommunications cooperative in Hancock County has seen many changes since he was admitted to
the Indiana Bar in June 1988.
MoreOfficer's work with victims recognized
May 6, 2010
IL StaffU.S. Attorney Timothy M. Morrison in the Southern District of Indiana
gave Cumberland Police Officer Jimmy Laws the 2010 United States Attorney's Carol S. Morris Award for Outstanding Contributions
to the Rights of Victims on May 5.
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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.
In regards to bill's comment about trusting the cover meant. We can trust them about as much as we can trust attorneys'.
This is disturbing to learn...
Yikes!