Indiana Supreme Court
AG: 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.
MoreLooking back on rulings
August 3, 2011
Michael HoskinsLooking in the rearview mirror on judicial precedent is a task that every judge on every court faces.
MoreDisciplinary Actions - Aug. 3, 2011
August 3, 2011
IL StaffRead about disciplinary actions filed by the Indiana Supreme Court in recent weeks.
MoreAttorney registration fees rise, registration goes online
July 29, 2011
Michael HoskinsEvery Indiana attorney’s annual registration fees are going up $15 this year, just as everyone must begin using a new
online portal to register and pay their fees by Oct. 1.
MoreCOA rules on man's theft conviction for third time
July 28, 2011
Jennifer NelsonFollowing an order from the Indiana Supreme Court that the lower appellate court more fully address the Proportionality Clause
of the Indiana Constitution, the Indiana Court of Appeals has again upheld a man’s felony theft conviction.
MoreJustices accept 5 cases
July 25, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court has granted transfer to five cases, including a first impression issue dealing with Social Security
income and restitution.
MoreJustices reduce sentence of man found asleep in office
July 21, 2011
Jennifer NelsonFour of the five Indiana Supreme Court justices decided that the man found asleep in the waiting room of a dental office –
who had an empty handgun on him – should only be sentenced to 20 years for the crime instead of 40 years.
MoreIndiana man takes lawyer-admission case to 7th Circuit
July 20, 2011
Michael HoskinsA Fort Wayne man who claims he’s being prevented from becoming an Indiana attorney because of his religious beliefs
is asking the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals to decide whether a lower federal court properly dismissed his case.
MoreClass action alleges UPL
July 20, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe plaintiffs' lawyers will use the United Financial decision from the Indiana Supreme Court to make their argument.
MoreDisciplinary Actions - 7/20/11
July 20, 2011
IL StaffRead who has been suspended recently by the Indiana Supreme Court.
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.
MoreIndiana Supreme Court takes 3 cases; denies 27
July 11, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe state’s highest court has granted transfer to three cases, including one in which they vacated the Indiana Court
of Appeals decision and sent it back to the appellate court.
MoreJustices rule officer didn't search car to find gun
July 11, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court has upheld a man’s firearm conviction, finding the police officer who found a handgun in the
man’s car during a traffic stop wasn’t searching the car when he saw the gun.
MoreSupreme Court suspends Gary attorney
July 6, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe Indiana Supreme Court has suspended a Gary attorney who has been the subject of suspension or reprimand three times since
1992.
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.
MoreDefining decisions on legal lexicon
July 6, 2011
Michael HoskinsA single word might determine the fate of a case before one of Indiana’s highest courts, so it’s no surprise that
judges will often turn to dictionaries to help interpret what a word and statute might mean.
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.
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.
MoreSupreme Court rules on cheek swab case
June 30, 2011
Jennifer NelsonIn a 4-1 decision handed down June 30, the Indiana Supreme Court found a man's consent to the swab of his cheek for DNA
was voluntary, so the swab didn't violate the Fourth Amendment.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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...