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Search didn't violate driver's rights
July 14, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe smell of burnt marijuana on a person alone may constitute probable cause to support an arrest and search incident to arrest,
the Indiana Court of Appeals held in a case of first impression.
MoreCircuit Court upholds $500,000 restitution order
July 14, 2011
Jennifer NelsonA man who waived his right in plea negotiations to challenge his sentence or an order of restitution may not appeal the imposition
of $533,000 in restitution to a victim depicted in child pornography, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals held July 14.
MoreCOA: Evidence supports dealing conviction
July 14, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed a defendant’s conviction of dealing in methamphetamine, finding that pill dough
created while making the drug could be used to count toward the three grams needed to charge someone with Class A felony dealing.
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.
MoreArguments for woman who claims she was wrongfully convicted
July 12, 2011
IL StaffThe case of a woman who contends she was wrongfully convicted of arson and murder because of faulty science will be heard
by the Indiana Court of Appeals July 13.
More31 students prepare for law school as ICLEO Fellows
July 12, 2011
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court has announced this year’s Indiana Conference for Legal Education Opportunity Fellows, who
are currently preparing for the start of the fall semester.
MoreValparaiso law school recognized for reconstruction of Heritage Hall
July 12, 2011
IL StaffValparaiso University School of Law was honored by the Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce at the 44th Annual Community Improvement
Awards luncheon.
More$405,450 award aimed at improving state-funded criminal justice
July 7, 2011
Michael HoskinsAn Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis research center is receiving a $405,450 award from the Indiana Criminal
Justice Institute to study and help improve the effectiveness of state-funded criminal justice initiatives.
MoreCourt examines 'entry' of guilty plea withdrawal motions
July 7, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Court of Appeals has ruled that a man convicted of not paying more than $22,000 in child support wrongly interpreted state
law about withdrawing his guilty plea, and that the trial judge correctly prevented the man from doing so because he didn’t
file a request in writing or justify the withdrawal.
MoreCOA sides with man accused of stealing hotdogs
July 7, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe Indiana Court of Appeals says a man who was fired for snatching two hotdogs from the company refrigerator is entitled
to unemployment benefits.
MoreJustices keep pace with past years' activity
July 5, 2011
Michael HoskinsIn the final days before its fiscal calendar year ended, the Indiana Supreme Court kept pace with past years’ activity
levels.
MorePharmacy group sues over state's Medicaid fee cut
July 5, 2011
Michael HoskinsA non-profit group for local pharmacies statewide is suing the state’s Medicaid office in federal court, attempting
to block cuts to the fees given to local pharmacies participating in the Medicaid program.
MoreIndiana securities attorney dies
July 5, 2011
Michael HoskinsProminent Indiana trial attorney Thomas A. Hargett, who obtained a $262 million jury verdict against a securities company
nearly a decade ago, died last week after battling cancer.
MorePermanent retroactivity applied to crack-cocaine sentence reductions
July 1, 2011
Michael HoskinsThousands of federal inmates nationally and more than 200 from Indiana could get time shaved off their prison terms for crack-cocaine
convictions, after the U.S. Sentencing Commission voted to make reductions retroactive starting later this year.
MoreAnti-terrorism simulation documentary wins Emmy Award
July 1, 2011
IL StaffA documentary about the 2009 anti-terrorism simulation exercise hosted by Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis won
an Emmy Award.
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.
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 split on recovery of attorney fees under Adult Wrongful Death Statute
June 30, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court issued three opinions June 29 dealing with what fees are recoverable under the Adult Wrongful Death
Statute, holding that attorney fees, litigation expenses, and loss of services can be recovered. Chief Justice Randall T.
Shepard and Justice Robert Rucker dissented in each decision, believing that those fees aren’t allowed under the statute.
MoreHigh court divided on revising molester's sentence
June 30, 2011
Jennifer NelsonTwo justices dissented from their colleague’s decision to reduce a child molester’s sentence more than 50 years,
believing the opinion “blurs the guidance” given in a 2008 opinion regarding sentence reviews.
MoreHearing officer finds in Carl Brizzi's favor in disciplinary action
June 29, 2011
Michael HoskinsA hearing officer recommends that disciplinary charges be dismissed against ex-Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi, and now
it’s up to the Indiana Supreme Court to consider the case.
MoreHigh court divided on public intoxication charge
June 29, 2011
Jennifer NelsonIn deciding that a woman’s public intoxication conviction should stand, four Indiana Supreme Court justices declined
to reverse her conviction on public policy grounds and found the conviction didn’t violate any constitutional right.
MoreCourt: Man may be classified as sexually violent predator
June 29, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court ruled 4-1 that classifying a man as a sexually violent predator due to an amendment to the Sex Offender
Registration Act doesn’t violate Indiana’s prohibition of ex post facto laws or the doctrine of separation of
powers.
MoreAttorney general appealing Planned Parenthood decision
June 29, 2011
IL StaffIndiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller has filed a notice of appeal regarding the recent decision by U.S. Judge Tanya Walton
Pratt to halt enforcement of a new law which withholds funding from abortion providers.
MoreJustices reduce molester's sentence to 110 years
June 28, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court found that an enhanced sentence for a man convicted of nine counts of molesting his girlfriend’s
young daughter is warranted, but reduced the man’s 324-year sentence to 110 years.
MoreCourt of Appeals dismisses termination-order appeal
June 28, 2011
Jennifer NelsonBecause the parents of six children who were removed from their home did not timely initiate the appeal of termination of
their parental rights, the Indiana Court of Appeals dismissed their appeal.
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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.