Indiana Trial Courts
Justices reverse forfeiture of truck
April 27, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court agreed with the lower appellate court that a man’s truck shouldn’t have been lost in
a civil forfeiture action because the state didn’t prove any substantial connection between the truck and the commission
of a crime.
MoreBill expands merit selection
April 27, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryLawmakers consider election vs. selection of Superior county judges in Lake County.
MoreJudge: Governor doesn't have to testify in IBM case
April 26, 2011
Michael HoskinsMarion Superior Judge David Dreyer has ruled that Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels doesn’t have to testify about his involvement
in the cancelled multi-million dollar IBM contract to modernize the state’s welfare system.
MoreLegislation impacting judiciary awaiting final approval
April 20, 2011
Kelly LucasSeveral bills that may alter the look of the Indiana judiciary await final approval during the waning days of the 2011 legislative
session.
MoreUPDATE: Hamilton Superior judge surprised by case resolution
April 19, 2011
Michael HoskinsIn all his years on the bench, Hamilton Superior Judge William J. Hughes said he hasn’t experienced what he did this
week as a defendant in a North Carolina court.
MoreHamilton County judge pleads guilty to reckless driving
April 19, 2011
Michael HoskinsLongtime Hamilton Superior Judge William J. Hughes pleaded guilty Monday in a North Carolina court, avoiding a drunken driving
conviction for a lesser count of reckless driving that means a year of unsupervised probation.
MoreCourt of Appeals dismisses Bren Simon's appeal
April 18, 2011
IBJ StaffThe Indiana Court of Appeals has dismissed Bren Simon’s petition seeking to reverse a lower court’s ruling that
removed her as interim trustee of her late husband’s $2 billion estate.
MoreCOA upholds convictions in Indianapolis Hamilton Ave. murders
April 18, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals has affirmed a man’s convictions and reduced his sentence to 421 years for his involvement
in the gruesome robbery and murders of seven Indianapolis residents, including three children, in June 2006.
MoreJustices accept ordinance case
April 18, 2011
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court will decide whether an Indiana town’s ordinance that would give the town the exclusive right
to control, regulate, and sell water is actually invalid.
MoreCourt splits on standard used to modify custody
April 14, 2011
Jennifer NelsonEven though the trial court departed from established statutory procedures by using the “best interests” standard
to modify physical custody, the majority of Indiana Court of Appeals judges affirmed the lower court’s decision.
MoreSuspended attorney pleads guilty to theft
April 13, 2011
Michael HoskinsA suspended attorney has pleaded guilty to stealing $283,000 from his clients during dozens of transactions.
MoreLawmakers resume debate on issues impacting state courts
April 13, 2011
Michael HoskinsBoth federal and state lawmakers seem to be letting the clock tick down to the final seconds.
MoreEvansville Bar Association to celebrate 100th anniversary
April 13, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe two-day celebration kicks off April 28 and will include a mock trial with area high school students.
MoreCompany hit with class action suits
April 13, 2011
Michael HoskinsTwo class action lawsuits have been filed against an Indianapolis firm that had offered estate planning services to people.
Now, the Indiana Supreme Court is considering what happens next against the company it found a year ago had engaged in the
unauthorized practice of law.
MoreIndiana courts take backseat on camera study
April 13, 2011
Michael HoskinsAs yet another study concerning cameras in the courtroom is about to begin, Indiana doesn’t appear to be anywhere closer
to allowing cameras in its state or federal trial-level courtrooms.
MoreJudges disagree on whether landowners are 'aggrieved'
April 12, 2011
Michael HoskinsJurists on the Indiana Court of Appeals disagreed on an issue of first impression about what an “aggrieved” party
is when it comes to filing a mandate or injunction against a water conservancy district under state statute.
MoreJudge dismisses civil forfeiture suit against state prosecutors
April 6, 2011
Michael HoskinsA Marion Superior judge has tossed a lawsuit against 78 county prosecutors being accused of breaking the law by not turning
over seized assets from criminals to a school construction fund. In doing so, the judge expressed concern about the lack of
reasoning and consistency demonstrated by prosecutors throughout the state.
MoreState won't immediately appeal IBM 'deliberative processes' ruling
April 6, 2011
Michael HoskinsAt least for now, the Indiana Court of Appeals isn’t being asked to consider a Marion County judge’s decision
that held a “deliberative process” privilege exists in Indiana.
MoreCase asks whether school board members can run for political office
April 1, 2011
Michael HoskinsA Lake Superior judge may not be breaking any new legal ground with an election-related ruling this week, but he’s set
the stage for an appeal that could clear up confusion about whether nonpartisan school board members must give up their right
to run for a public office that requires the candidate to declare their political party affiliation.
MoreLegal analysts use media to educate public about issues
March 30, 2011
Rebecca BerfangerLawyers and judges who eat, sleep, and breathe the law might find it easy to forget that not everyone understands the finer
points of how the justice system works. This is where legal commentators – analysts of the inner workings of the legal
system – come into play.
MoreIBM litigation explores executive privilege issue
March 23, 2011
Michael HoskinsA Marion Superior judge has ordered Indiana state officials to turn over thousands of documents relating to the state’s
cancellation of a welfare system modernization, ruling on an issue of first impression about whether a “deliberative
processes” executive privilege exists in Indiana.
MoreCOA: Admission of prior convictions fundamental error
March 9, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals ordered a new trial for a sex offender convicted of failing to register while having a prior
conviction. The court ruled the evidence regarding his prior convictions for failing to register shouldn’t have been
admitted at trial.
MoreBrizzi discipline case could set new prejudice standard
March 4, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court’s Disciplinary Commission wants to set a new standard of “actual prejudice” for
attorney misconduct. In making that argument, the validity of two high-profile murder convictions that Carl Brizzi secured
during his time as prosecutor in the state’s largest county are being questioned.
MorePorter County can't leave RDA
March 2, 2011
Jennifer NelsonA northwestern Indiana county can’t withdraw from a regional development authority created by lawmakers to facilitate
economic development, the Indiana Court of Appeals held Wednesday.
MoreCompetitor lacks standing for judicial review
March 2, 2011
Jennifer NelsonA trial court was correct in dismissing the petition for judicial review from a liquor wholesaler who challenged the issuance
of a wine and liquor permit to a competitor because the wholesaler lacked standing, ruled the Indiana Court of Appeals.
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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!