Justice Robert D. Rucker
Justices order resentencing on habitual offender sentences
March 21, 2013
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court on Thursday reversed the part of a White Superior Court’s sentencing order that a man who
pleaded guilty to theft and being a habitual offender must serve his sentence consecutively with a case out of Tippecanoe
County.
MoreJustices divided over vacating transfer in case seeking severance of offenses
February 27, 2013
IL StaffJustice Robert Rucker wrote an 11-page dissent from his colleagues after three justices decided to vacate transfer to an appeal
stemming from charges involving the alleged sexual assault of four victims.
MoreAll appellate judges on the ballot retained by voters
November 7, 2012
IL StaffCollecting more than a million “yes” votes each, Indiana Justices Steven David and Robert Rucker have been retained
in office. David faced opposition from some who disagreed with the majority opinion he authored regarding unlawful police
entry into homes.
MoreSigns of dissent in retention vote
October 24, 2012
Dave StaffordJustice Steven David's Barnes opinion finding no right to resist unlawful police entry results in an unusual
ouster effort on an otherwise quiet appellate judicial ballot.
MoreSupreme Court Justice Rucker to run for retention
July 11, 2012
Dave StaffordIndiana Supreme Court Justice Robert Rucker will stand for retention, ending speculation that he might become the fourth justice
to step down in the last two years.
MoreSupreme 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.
More'Vouching testimony' not allowed in child sex abuse cases
March 8, 2012
Michael HoskinsThe state’s rules of evidence don’t allow for “vouching testimony” in child sex abuse cases to help
determine when a youth isn’t exaggerating, and the Indiana Supreme Court won’t carve out an exception allowing
for that testimony in these types of cases.
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.
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 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.
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.
MoreJustices rule: No right to resist
June 8, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court caught many people off guard when it abolished the common law right of citizens to reasonably resist
police from entering their homes, no matter the situation and regardless of whether the entry is legal.
MoreHigh court splits on molestation conviction
June 1, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court was divided Wednesday in an opinion regarding whether a man could be charged with Class C felony
child molesting 16 years after he last molested his stepniece.
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.
MoreHigh court rules man could be retried
May 18, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Double Jeopardy Clause of the U.S. Constitution doesn’t prevent the state from retrying a man who was acquitted
by a jury in the murder of one person, but in which the jury couldn’t return a verdict on the defendant's attempted
murder charge of another man, the Indiana Supreme Court held Wednesday.
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 divided on whether case should be before Tax Court
May 12, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court split Thursday on whether the attorney general’s attempt to recover an erroneously issued
“tax refund” to a company should proceed in state court or in the Indiana Tax Court.
MoreFederal judge upholds death sentence
May 6, 2011
Michael HoskinsA federal judge in northern Indiana has denied a condemned inmate’s request to take him off death row, rejecting multiple
claims that include one that would basically create a new rule prohibiting those who are severely mentally ill from being
executed as is the standard for the mentally retarded.
MoreKimbrough Bar Association to honor state's African-American judges
April 12, 2011
IL StaffThe James C. Kimbrough Bar Association will salute Indiana’s African-American members of the judiciary on April 21.
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.
MoreDisciplinary dividing line = R-E-S-P-E-C-T
March 2, 2011
Michael HoskinsTwo recent rulings by the Indiana Supreme Court send a message to any attorney who might be accused of misconduct and face
disciplinary proceedings.
MoreAttorney reprimanded for charging unreasonable fees
February 14, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court has publicly reprimanded a Hamilton County attorney for violating Indiana Professional Conduct Rule
1.5(a) by making agreements for and charging unreasonable fees.
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.
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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!