Juvenile case
Justices reverse determinate commitment
January 18, 2012
Jennifer NelsonIn a three-page per curiam opinion released Wednesday by the Indiana Supreme Court, the justices reversed a juvenile’s
determinate commitment to the Department of Correction for committing what would be felony murder if committed by an adult.
MoreCOA finds no error in juvenile adjudication
December 6, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe Indiana Court of Appeals has affirmed a juvenile court’s decision to place a minor in a residential treatment center,
holding sufficient evidence exists to support the court’s dispositional order.
MoreJustices: court could impose only 1 juvenile commitment
November 17, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe Indiana Supreme Court has issued an opinion affirming that a juvenile may not be sentenced to both a determinate and indeterminate
commitment.
MoreJudges uphold juvenile's adjudication
November 14, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed the acceptance of a minor’s plea agreement that was not signed by either of his
parents because the signature of the minor and his attorney on the plea agreement satisfied statutory requirements.
MoreCourt weighs cost of transportation
October 26, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court balances due process and parental rights.
MoreCourt: CHINS fact-finding hearing required by due process
September 28, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Court of Appeals disagrees with the state Department of Child Services that fact-finding and dispositional hearings
in a child in need of services case are interchangeable. The appellate panel has ruled a Marion County father’s due
process rights were denied because he didn’t receive the opportunity for a fact-finding hearing.
MoreJudges reverse teen’s adjudication for school absences, tardies
August 17, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe state didn’t show that a teenager was in need of care, treatment, or rehabilitation regarding school attendance,
so his adjudication as a delinquent child for missing school should be reversed, ruled the Indiana Court of Appeals.
MoreCourt could find juvenile must register as sex offender
August 15, 2011
Jennifer NelsonA Montgomery Circuit Court had subject matter jurisdiction to order a juvenile to register as a sex offender for 10 years,
the Indiana Court of Appeals held Monday.
MoreAG: 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.
MoreLawmakers may consider sentencing options for children waived to adult court
August 3, 2011
Michael HoskinsWithin a six-month period, one Indiana county prosecutor faced two situations where he had to make one of the toughest types
of decisions – whether a child should be tried in juvenile or adult court based on the brutality of a crime and age
of the offender.
MoreCourt reverses suspension of mother's parenting time
July 29, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals reversed the modification of a mother’s parenting time to end any visitation with her autistic
son because the father didn’t present evidence justifying terminating the parenting time.
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.
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.
MoreJustices uphold admitting juvenile's confession
June 22, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court has found that a juvenile court didn’t err in admitting a teen’s confession, finding
the boy was given the opportunity for meaningful consultation with his mother and that he knowingly waived his rights. The
justices did also emphasize that the waiver used should be altered to make it more clear.
MoreCOA judge issues 8-page criticism of trial court missteps
June 3, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe Indiana Court of Appeals has reversed a juvenile court’s order of restitution, stating the court failed to investigate
the young man’s ability to pay, and that the damage amount could not be determined to be reasonable. Judge Melissa S.
May wrote an eight-page separate opinion stating that the trial court’s many errors hampered the COA’s ability
to perform its review of the case.
MoreHigh court takes 4 cases
February 28, 2011
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court accepted four cases on transfer last week, including a case in which they released an opinion on
the day they granted transfer.
MoreJustices accept parental-rights termination case
January 31, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court has taken a Marion County case involving the termination of a mother’s parental rights in
which the Indiana Court of Appeals took issue with several details in the case.
MoreCOA: admitting teen's confession was a fundamental error
November 29, 2010
Jennifer NelsonAn Indiana Court of Appeals decision today places a burden on police officers to make sure interview room video cameras don’t
infringe upon meaningful consultation when a juvenile is involved.
MoreDismissal of delinquency petition doesn’t endanger public
November 16, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA juvenile court didn’t err in dismissing a delinquency petition against a teen who was found to be incompetent to stand
trial, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled today. The judges also found dismissing the petition did not unduly endanger the
public.
MoreJuvenile detainees learn about domestic violence
October 22, 2010
IL StaffThe Marion Superior Court’s Juvenile Detention Center is hosting a series of domestic violence workshops today for children
detained in the facility. This is the first time the center has hosted this conference.
MoreAppellate court travels for arguments
October 18, 2010
IL StaffAs part of its “Appeals on Wheels” initiative, the Indiana Court of Appeals will hit the road this week to hear
arguments.
MoreCourt reverses indeterminate commitment of juvenile
October 14, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals addressed the interplay between sections 6 and 10 of Indiana Code 31-37-19 governing juvenile
commitment for the first time today. The judges noted when they are applied separately the sections produce opposite results
regarding the purpose of the statutes.
MoreCOA affirms murder conviction, sentence of 14-year-old
October 5, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerWhen asked whether the conviction of and sentence for felony murder were appropriate findings for a 14-year-old offender,
the Indiana Court of Appeals today affirmed the Marion Superior Court’s decision.
MoreCOA concerned about some details in termination case
August 26, 2010
Jennifer NelsonIn affirming the involuntary termination of a mother’s parental rights, the Indiana Court of Appeals noted some troubling
details involving the case.
MoreCOA affirms doctrine of transferred intent applies
August 11, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals agreed that the doctrine of transferred intent applied in the case of a juvenile adjudicated
for committing battery for hitting his teacher unintentionally when trying to punch another student.
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The court of appeals not only tries to rewrite or interpret the law to suit their fancy, now they choose play stupid as well. Every consideration must be given to pro se litigants, who are not held to the same standards as attorneys, as stated by,SCOTUS. I assume they didn't have a lawyer, since one wasn't mentioned and I strongly suggest thatb the rest of the, origional petitioners get back in there and fight for their rights.
the irony of situations like this is that the clients whom conour cheated are the ones who should be pulling hardest for him to remain free and keep his law license, so they have some hopes of him paying back. really bury the guy deep and then there will be little hope of restitution
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.