In Depth
Improving a child's access to counsel
November 9, 2011
Michael HoskinsA proposed draft rule would change waiver procedures in the juvenile justice system.
MoreIndiana makes gains in permanent placement
September 14, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe state sees improvement, but aims to do better.
MoreEarly intervention for juveniles
June 22, 2011
Michael HoskinsA new law, along with pilot programs, encourage alternatives to keep kids out of courts.
MoreViews shift on use of executions
May 25, 2011
Michael HoskinsWhat if 1976 hadn’t played out the way it did, and some of the jurists on the U.S. Supreme Court had held the view of
capital punishment at that juncture that they did at the end of their judicial careers? The death penalty may never have been
reinstated.
MoreThe evolution of capital punishment
May 25, 2011
IL StaffThe Indiana Lawyer takes a historical look at how the death penalty system has evolved during the past 40 years and
how Indiana has amended its practices and procedures through the decades.
MoreWhat's next for Indiana's death penalty?
May 25, 2011
Michael HoskinsUnlike other states, Indiana has not abolished or suspended use of executions.
MoreEnduring legal process doesn't change parents' desire for justice
May 11, 2011
Michael HoskinsFor 11 years, Dale and Connie Sutton’s lives as parents have been about ensuring what they see as justice for their murdered daughter.
State death penalty cases averaged 17 years
May 11, 2011
Michael HoskinsWhen the moment of death finally arrives, it ends what may be described as a long legal journey to justice within the capital
punishment system.
MoreMental aspect of capital cases can be challenging
May 11, 2011
Michael HoskinsWhen it comes to tallying the total price of capital punishment, the cost of those cases for the legal community is more than
just expansive legalese and court procedures that span a decade or two.
MoreBalancing philosophical with practical concerns regarding death penalty
April 27, 2011
Michael HoskinsIndiana Lawyer takes an in-depth look at the death penalty in the "Cost of Justice" series.
MoreProsecutors: money doesn't trump other factors when considering death penalty
April 27, 2011
Michael HoskinsAt a time when capital punishment requests are down and some state officials are questioning the cost and overall effectiveness
of seeking a death sentence, the issue of what it’s worth to go after this ultimate punishment is getting more scrutiny
in Indiana and nationwide. Read more in Indiana Lawyer's in-depth look at the death penalty and the cost of justice.
MoreTug-of-war
October 28, 2009
Michael HoskinsA last-minute change to a bill during the 2009 special session has stripped judges of their discretion regarding juvenile placements out of state by requiring them to get permission from the Department of Child Services. All three branches are reacting.
Escaping execution
September 30, 2009
Michael HoskinsExoneree joins statewide campaign calling for a death-penalty moratorium.
MoreRecent changes impact state justice system
September 30, 2009
Michael HoskinsNational and state advocates pushing for wrongful conviction reforms judged that Indiana was behind other jurisdictions in
strengthening its justice system, but they emphasized that ongoing discussions were a good starting point for the Hoosier
legal community.
MoreClinic argues for man's innocence
September 16, 2009
Michael Hoskinsthe Indiana Supreme Court is considering whether to accept a post-conviction case on an issue some say is an important question
of law relating to wrongful convictions.
MoreReforms urged to prevent mistakes
September 16, 2009
Michael HoskinsIndiana explores what revisions to make to its criminal justice system.
MoreTeaming up for change
September 2, 2009
Rebecca BerfangerNational, local experts meet in Indiana to discuss juvenile justice.
MoreRising number of exonerees reflects flaws in justice system
September 2, 2009
Michael HoskinsConvicts are turning to methods that have freed others who were wrongfully convicted, as well as new issues that continue
surfacing in the nation's court system.
MoreCJ: Most players in appeals acting responsibly
August 26, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana chief justice said in an order that he would "smack down" judicial overreaching or overspending.
MoreIndiana: Better economic climate
April 29, 2009
Elizabeth BrockettState's legal community successfully rising to recession-related challenges
MoreLawyers challenge imbalance of power
March 18, 2009
Michael HoskinsBudget statute affected juvenile codes and gives the Department of Child Services oversight of judicial decision-making.
MoreLawyer lands on feet
February 4, 2009
Attorney's job loss leads to his own legal consulting business
MoreAttorneys squeezing savings
January 7, 2009
Michael HoskinsBar associations offer discounts, cost-cutting options for legal community
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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.