Indiana General Assembly
Committees discuss trafficking, sex crimes, child protection
August 19, 2011
Michael HoskinsA tougher state law for human and child trafficking was a key topic on this week’s legislative interim study committees
agendas. With the Super Bowl less than six months away, the Indiana attorney general’s office is pushing for prompt
action.
MoreLegislators to look at sex offenses, reporting laws in wake of Anthony trial
August 17, 2011
IL StaffThe Criminal Code Evaluation Commission is meeting Thursday morning to discuss sex crimes and sex offenders, and other issues,
according to its revised meeting agenda. Later that day, the Criminal Law and Sentencing Policy Study Committee is going to
take a look at Indiana’s laws regarding reporting a dead body or missing child.
MoreBeyers: Law makes dishonesty legal on applications
August 17, 2011
Attorney Bill Beyers writes about a new law enacted by the Legislature that has made it easier for people with a criminal
history to obtain employment.
MoreCasino winnings pay child support
August 17, 2011
Michael HoskinsIndiana’s casinos have blocked payouts to hundreds of state gamblers who are behind on their child support payments
during the past year.
MoreDetermining dependency in child support
August 17, 2011
Michael HoskinsA new law merges what guidelines had previously only recommended.
MoreAG: DCS out-of-state placements shouldn’t be reviewable by courts
August 4, 2011
Michael HoskinsAn Indiana Supreme Court decision upholding three statutes relating to juvenile judges’ authority on out-of-state placement
cases created what the state attorney general’s office calls too much confusion, and the justices should revisit the
ruling it made a little more than a month ago.
MoreCriminal Code, Sentencing Policy committees meet this week
July 26, 2011
IL StaffLawmakers and other stakeholders will discuss issues surrounding Indiana criminal code and sentencing at interim study committee
meetings this week.
MoreCriminal Law and Sentencing committee meeting rescheduled
July 14, 2011
IL StaffThe Criminal Law and Sentencing Policy Interim Study Committee’s July 14 meeting has been rescheduled for 1 p.m. July
28 in Room 431 of the Indiana Statehouse.
MoreJudge blocks Medicaid fee cut to pharmacies
July 11, 2011
Michael HoskinsA federal judge in Indianapolis has temporarily blocked the state from cutting the fees it pays to pharmacists for dispensing
Medicaid prescriptions.
MoreLawmakers examine issues raised in Barnes
July 6, 2011
Michael HoskinsAs the Indiana Supreme Court decides whether it will revisit a controversial ruling that’s generated public protest
since it came down in May, legislators are discussing what they might do to reduce the impact of the justices’ ruling
on resisting police entry into one’s home.
MoreNew law allows for restricted record access for certain crimes
July 1, 2011
Michael HoskinsA change in state law that starts Friday allows non-violent offenders to have their criminal records sealed for misdemeanor
and Class D felonies. An Indianapolis man is already filing a petition asking the Marion Superior Court to limit access to
records involving two money conversion convictions.
MoreLawmakers discuss scope of police entry case
June 30, 2011
Michael HoskinsA Bedford lawyer-legislator says a recent Indiana Supreme Court decision on resisting police entry has resulted in more feedback
from attorneys and residents statewide than he’s experienced since the daylight saving time debate.
MoreJustices: Child placement statutes are constitutional
June 29, 2011
Michael HoskinsIn a much-anticipated ruling, the Indiana Supreme Court has ruled three statutes relating to juvenile judges’ authority
on out-of-state placement cases are constitutional and that the Department of Child Services has statutory power to consider
costs when considering those placements.
MorePanel to oversee transition of toxicology department
June 22, 2011
IL StaffGov. Mitch Daniels has appointed a three-member panel to oversee the transition of the department of toxicology to the State
of Indiana from Indiana University School of Medicine. The panel will begin work immediately, Daniels’ office reported
June 21.
MoreIndiana legislator sues over walk-out pay deductions
June 20, 2011
Michael HoskinsAn Indianapolis lawmaker is suing the state for deducting some of his pay to cover fines imposed against him because of a
legislative walkout earlier this year.
MoreImmigrant students receive diverted sentences
June 15, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryOn June 14, five undocumented immigrant students received diverted sentences for criminal trespass charges stemming from an
incident in May in Gov. Mitch Daniels' office.
MoreSCOTUS: Vehicular flight from police is 'violent' felony
June 9, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe nation’s highest court has upheld an Indianapolis federal judge's ruling, finding that someone who flees from police
in a vehicle is committing a “crime of violence” that justifies a longer sentence.
MoreLegislators file amicus brief asking for narrowed Barnes decision
June 9, 2011
Jennifer NelsonSeventy-one Indiana legislators have signed an amicus curiae brief that asks the Indiana Supreme Court to narrow its recent
decision that held Hoosiers have no right to resist unlawful police entry into their homes. The defendant's attorney in the
case has also asked for a rehearing.
MoreLegislative committee to look at Barnes decision
June 8, 2011
Jennifer NelsonNot since daylight-saving time has an issue agitated Sen. Brent Steele’s constituents as much as the recent decision
by the Indiana Supreme Court on illegal police entry.
MoreDisconnect between immigrants and the law leads to confusion
June 8, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryAfter chatting with a colleague, Marion County Deputy Prosecutor Andrew Fogle decided something needed to be done about the
relationship between immigrants and law enforcement.
MoreNew judicial selection battle ahead?
June 8, 2011
Michael HoskinsIndiana may soon see its next battle over how the state’s top judges are selected.
MoreGroups file suits against new law
June 8, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe National Immigration Law Center, American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana, and the national ACLU Foundation Immigrants’
Rights Project filed a class action lawsuit May 25 challenging the wording of a new Indiana law designed to curb illegal immigration.
MoreGuest columnist: Indiana's texting ban is flawed and unenforceable
June 8, 2011
Indiana attorney Chris Pearcy discusses the new law banning texting while driving in Indiana, which takes effect July 1.
MoreGet ready: Nearly 200 new laws take effect July 1
June 8, 2011
IL StaffMany of the laws enacted during the 2011 legislative session take effect July 1.
MoreOfficials weigh-in on ACLU immigration lawsuit
May 26, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe governor has no comment on a class-action lawsuit filed Wednesday regarding Senate Enrolled Act 590, said Jane Jankowski,
spokeswoman for Gov. Mitch Daniels. The suit – filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana – aims to
prevent two components of the immigration legislation from becoming law on July 1.
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The court of appeals not only tries to rewrite or interpret the law to suit their fancy, now they choose play stupid as well. Every consideration must be given to pro se litigants, who are not held to the same standards as attorneys, as stated by,SCOTUS. I assume they didn't have a lawyer, since one wasn't mentioned and I strongly suggest thatb the rest of the, origional petitioners get back in there and fight for their rights.
the irony of situations like this is that the clients whom conour cheated are the ones who should be pulling hardest for him to remain free and keep his law license, so they have some hopes of him paying back. really bury the guy deep and then there will be little hope of restitution
Qualified immunity, means that if you wear a badge, you are exempt from law and free to do anything you please! The courts will back badge toting individuals, because they think they are above the law as well. They think, they have judicial immunity, they do not.
Deeply, deeply concerned? I'll bet if it was the judge's money that had been swindled we'd see deep concern with actual consequences. First a Ponzi scheme, then a shell game with the assets…c'mon, hasn't Conour abused the judicial system and his clients long enough? I say enough already.
Wow, just wow.