Justice Brent E. Dickson
Supreme Court review focuses on Shepard's legacy
July 4, 2012
Dave StaffordThe Randall Shepard era of Indiana’s Supreme Court is over, but in his last full year on the court, the former chief
justice continued a legacy of consensus building and restoring primacy to the state Constitution.
MoreDickson named chief justice as court faces ‘upheaval’
May 15, 2012
Dave StaffordBrent E. Dickson was selected Indiana chief justice Tuesday after his Supreme Court colleagues unanimously said he embodied
the leadership qualities needed during a period of transition.
MoreDickson selected as chief justice
May 15, 2012
IL StaffActing Indiana Chief Justice Brent Dickson has been selected by the Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission to be chief justice.
MoreDickson encourages attorneys to consider being an appellate judge
April 26, 2012
Jennifer NelsonIf you’re an attorney in Indiana, chances are you received an email from acting Chief Justice Brent Dickson Wednesday.
Dickson sent the email to the legal community encouraging lawyers to apply for the upcoming vacancy on the Supreme Court.
MoreRecognizing judicial family issues
December 21, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe wife of Indiana Justice Brent Dickson was recently honored for her work in creating the Judicial Family Institute.
MoreJustice's wife honored for support of judiciary
November 16, 2011
IL StaffJan Aikman Dickson, the wife of Indiana Justice Brent E. Dickson, will be inducted into the Warren E. Burger Society Friday.
Membership in this society honors those who have shown a commitment to improving the administration of justice through service
or support to the National Center for State Courts.
MoreJudge reduces death sentences to life without parole
August 15, 2011
Michael HoskinsIf he’d had the ability more than three years ago to factor in a jury’s deadlocked view on the death penalty,
a southern Indiana judge says he would have imposed life without parole rather than the death penalty for a man convicted
of triple murder.
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.
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.
MoreAnnual Supreme Court review shows more agreement, shifts in alignment
June 22, 2011
Michael HoskinsWelcoming a new justice was undeniably the most notable moment for the Indiana Supreme Court in 2010. That lineup change captured
the headlines, but it’s not the only item of interest for Indiana court-watchers.
MoreHundreds gather for rally against Indiana Supreme Court ruling
May 25, 2011
Michael HoskinsNearly 300 people gathered on the steps of the Indiana Statehouse Wednesday, many calling for the recall of Indiana Supreme
Court Justice Steven H. David. Justice David authored the recent high court ruling that held individuals don’t have
the right to resist police who enter their home, even if those entries are illegal.
MoreISBA responds to fallout from split Supreme Court ruling
May 20, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana State Bar Association issued a statement today addressing the outrage being expressed by many people concerning
a state Supreme Court decision last week, which held individuals don’t have the right to resist police who enter private
residences, even if those entries are illegal.
MoreJustices decide golf ball injury case
May 19, 2011
Michael HoskinsTaking a swing at an issue of first impression, the Indiana Supreme Court has ruled on a golf ball injury case and rejected
the concept that a sporting event participant owes no duty of care to protect others from inherent risks of the sport in all
situations.
MoreSupreme Court receives threats after ruling
May 17, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court has received threatening calls and emails following a ruling last week in which the high court said
Hoosiers can’t resist unlawful entry into their homes by police.
MoreJustice: Ruling lets government agents enter homes illegally
May 12, 2011
Jennifer NelsonTwo Indiana Supreme Court justices dissented from their colleagues in a case involving the right to resist unlawful police
entry into a home, with one justice writing that he believes the majority is “essentially telling Indiana citizens that
government agents may now enter their homes illegally.”
MoreJustices rule on 'no-knock' warrant executions
May 10, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Constitution doesn’t require prior judicial authorization for a “no-knock” execution of a warrant
when justified by exigent circumstances, the Indiana Supreme Court held Tuesday. This is the case even if those circumstances
are known by police when the warrant is obtained.
More4 Indiana justices testify on state budget
March 29, 2011
Michael HoskinsFour of the Indiana Supreme Court justices testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee Monday night, talking to lawmakers
specifically about the need for an appellate case management system, more funding for public defense, and continued fairness
in how judicial officers and prosecutors are paid throughout the state.
MoreSupreme Court affirms admitting English transcript at trial
February 9, 2011
Jennifer NelsonEnglish language translation transcripts of statements recorded in foreign language, if otherwise admissible, may be properly
considered as substantive evidence, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled Wednesday.
MoreJustices answer certified question on fault
February 9, 2011
Jennifer NelsonAfter revising a certified question received from the federal court, Indiana Supreme Court justices answered the question
in the affirmative.
MoreJustices uphold modification of physical custody to father
February 8, 2011
Jennifer NelsonA majority of Indiana Supreme Court justices granted transfer today to Mariea L. Best v. Russell C. Best, No. 06S05-1102-CV-73, and affirmed a special judge’s
decision to grant a father physical custody of his daughter M.B. They held the trial court made the necessary findings to
support the modification.
MoreJustices' split reinstates COA annexation ruling
February 2, 2011
Michael HoskinsA split decision by the Indiana Supreme Court on an annexation battle between Greenwood and Bargersville means a lower appellate
panel’s decision is reinstated and the city takes a win in the 29-month legal battle that has statewide implications.
MoreJustices hear 3 cases, including robo-calls appeal
January 20, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court heard three arguments this morning, including one case that it had granted emergency transfer to
regarding whether the state should be constitutionally allowed to restrict robo-calls to residents.
MoreJustices sharply split on insanity defense case
December 23, 2010
Michael HoskinsFaults in the state’s mental health system can’t be used to justify an insanity defense being rejected in favor
of a different sentence that will keep a person locked up, an Indiana Supreme Court majority ruled.
MoreJustices divided on firearm 'use' sentencing
December 15, 2010
Michael HoskinsA divided Indiana Supreme Court has held that state statute dictates that the use of a firearm can be the grounds for a sentence
enhancement that doesn’t constitute a double jeopardy violation.
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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.
Forcing a defendant to wear a stun belt, in court or otherwise, is a violation of american principles! It is also unconstitutional!
So, if I save $100.00 cash per week, from my $500.00 per week paycheck, for 50 years, at which time, I will have saved $260,000.00, the government can raid my home and take my money, just by saying it is drug money! Shouldn't the government, have some kind of evidence of drugs, rather, than just saying we are the government and we will take anything you own, anytime we choose? Tyranny is upon us! If you don't know your rights, you don't have any!