Justices/Judges
COA: man doesn't have to testify for self-defense instruction
June 2, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals ordered a new trial for a man convicted of murder because the trial court erred by refusing to
instruct the jury on self-defense without the defendant’s testimony.
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.
MoreAppellate court addresses parental privilege in 2 opinions
May 31, 2011
Jennifer NelsonIn two cases involving the parental privilege defense, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled in favor of a teacher who “flicked”
a special education student’s tongue and against a father hit his daughter numerous times with a belt.
MoreHamilton County judge receives public reprimand
May 27, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court issued a public reprimand against Hamilton Superior Judge William J. Hughes, the disciplinary sanction
stemming from an out-of-state drunk driving arrest.
MoreJustices rule on first impression issue involving sentence modification
May 26, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court handed down two opinions Thursday afternoon in which the justices found the trial judges involved
erred in modifying the defendants’ sentences from Class D felonies to Class A misdemeanors.
MoreInsurer not entitled to rescind home insurance policy
May 26, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe failure to disclose true value in a real estate insurance context doesn’t give rise to a rescission claim, the Indiana
Court of Appeals held in a case of first impression.
MoreCourt reverses feticide convictions on double jeopardy grounds
May 26, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe man who shot a pregnant teller during a bank robbery, which led to the death of her twins, had his two felony feticide
convictions vacated by the Indiana Court of Appeals because of double jeopardy violations.
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.
MoreIn his honor...
May 25, 2011
IL StaffA ceremony May 11 marked the official renaming and dedication of the Lake Superior court building in East Chicago in honor
of recently retired Lake Circuit Judge Lorenzo Arredondo.
MoreFederal magistrate ready for the bench
May 25, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana officially has its newest magistrate.
MorePanel orders lower court to enforce protective order
May 24, 2011
Michael HoskinsHighlighting a bias in state statute relating to protective orders, the Indiana Court of Appeals has held that an accuser’s
request for a civil contempt hearing against someone alleged to have violated a protective order can’t be tied to any
other criminal or civil proceedings under way or available in the future.
MoreCOA rules in favor of mother in contentious custody battle
May 24, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe Indiana Court of Appeals has affirmed a trial court’s decision awarding a mother primary custody of her child, after
a joint custody arrangement between the mother and father deteriorated.
MoreNew magistrate judge sworn in
May 24, 2011
IL StaffDenise K. LaRue became the newest United States magistrate judge in the Southern District of Indiana Tuesday.
MoreMother's rights at issue in COA reversal
May 20, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Court of Appeals has reversed a paternity ruling from Vanderburgh County, finding that the judge should have taken
a second look at the case after a mother wasn’t given a chance to be properly heard on custody of her child.
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.
MoreCOA: Tractor sale contract not enforceable
May 19, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Court of Appeals says it’s against public policy to uphold any civil contract that’s based on an illegal
action, and so the court says it won’t create a rule allowing that transaction agreement to be enforced.
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.
MoreJustices suspend former judge for misconduct
May 19, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has suspended a northwest Indiana attorney for helping a litigant whose cases he’d presided
over more than a decade ago when he was a Jasper Superior judge.
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.
MoreJudges split on mortgage issue
May 17, 2011
Jennifer NelsonIn a case of first impression between a lender and the mortgagee on record, the Indiana Court of Appeals was divided as to
whether the mortgagee on record had an enforceable right under a mortgage.
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.
MoreDOC drops kosher meal appeal
May 16, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has granted the Indiana Department of Correction and other appellants’ motion to dismiss
their appeal of a case in which a federal judge found the DOC violated prisoners’ rights by denying kosher meals.
MorePerry County only preferred venue for wage suit
May 12, 2011
Jennifer NelsonIn an issue with no clear precedent regarding statutory interpretation with respect to the Wage Claims Act, the Indiana Court
of Appeals concluded that a trial court didn’t err in concluding Perry County was the proper venue for a suit filed
by the Commissioner of Labor under the act.
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.
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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!