LaPorte County
Court affirms giving father custody after mother denies parenting time
May 24, 2013
Jennifer NelsonA LaPorte County mother’s decision to cut off parenting time of her three children with their father supports the trial
court’s order that the father have sole legal and physical custody of the children, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled.
MoreSeeking an exclusion for innocent co-insured
May 22, 2013
Marilyn OdendahlA LaPorte County woman who lost her home to a fire allegedly started by her estranged husband is at the center of a legal
dispute with her insurance company that could set precedent.
MoreCourt reverses hotel’s cybersquatting conviction
April 15, 2013
Jennifer NelsonA dispute over who could use the designation “Visit Michigan City LaPorte” led to a legal battle between LaPorte
County’s visitors bureau and an area hotel-resort, with the trial court ruling in favor of the visitors bureau. But
the Indiana Court of Appeals reversed Monday, ruling the bureau didn’t prove it held a valid and protectable trademark.
MoreLegislature intended to make failure to report child abuse a continuing offense
November 16, 2012
Marilyn OdendahlA high school coach’s failure to report child abuse is a continuing offense to which the statute of limitations does
not apply, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled.
MoreLaPorte County joins Odyssey
July 26, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe LaPorte County courts and clerk’s offices are the latest to join the case management system implemented by the Division
of State Court Administration’s Judicial Technology and Automation Committee.
MoreLaPorte deputy prosecutor to serve during Szilagyi’s suspension
July 5, 2012
Dave StaffordThe Indiana Supreme Court named Robert D. Neary to serve as interim LaPorte County prosecutor beginning Aug. 1, when prosecutor
Robert C. Szilagyi will start serving a 60-day suspension for forgery.
MoreLaPorte County prosecutor suspended by Supreme Court
June 27, 2012
Jennifer NelsonLaPorte County Prosecutor Bob “Z” Szilagyi has been suspended by the Indiana Supreme Court for forging the names
of his ex-wife and secretary on a quitclaim deed on the former couple’s marital home.
MoreCourt reinstates man's direct appeal
December 29, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Court of Appeals has reinstated the direct appeal of a LaPorte County man convicted of felony robbery and attempted
robbery in 2004, finding that he should not receive a new trial for receiving ineffective assistance of appellate counsel
the first time he tried to challenge his convictions and sentence.
MoreCourts offer CHINS facilitations
January 19, 2011
Rebecca BerfangerBecause mediations have become commonplace in family law cases, it may come as no surprise that a number of Indiana counties
have been implementing a similar strategy to determine if a child is a child in need of services, or CHINS.
MoreSecurity concerns should be part of record
May 17, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court wants state trial judges to offer written guidance if and when courthouse or jury security concerns
come up during trial.
MoreJudge returns to bench following suspension
May 11, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe LaPorte Superior judge suspended for asking a law enforcement officer to destroy potential evidence in her accidental
shooting returned to the bench today.
MoreJustices: Agreement was impermissibly modified
January 28, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA LaPorte Superior judge made an impermissible modification to a divorced couple's settlement agreement by giving
the bank's lien on the family farm priority over the ex-wife's lien, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled today.
MoreSuspended LaPorte judge acquitted at trial
January 20, 2010
Michael HoskinsA suspended LaPorte Superior judge has been acquitted of any criminal charges involving an accidental shooting where her
head was grazed by a bullet and led to accusations that she tried to cover up details about what happened.
MoreCommissioner honors 2 judges for juvenile work
December 14, 2009
IL StaffLaPorte Circuit Judge Thomas Alevizos and Marion Superior Judge Marilyn Moores have received the Distinguished Hoosier Award
for their work with juveniles.
MoreSuspended judge faces disciplinary charges
December 10, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications has filed charges against the suspended LaPorte Superior judge who was shot
in the head just before taking the bench this year.
MoreSuspended judge's case moved
July 17, 2009
Jennifer NelsonLaPorte Circuit Court granted suspended LaPorte Superior Judge Jennifer Evans Koethe's motion for change of venue Thursday.
MoreIndicted judge to be suspended
May 8, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications has filed a notice with the Indiana Supreme Court for a request of suspension
of LaPorte Superior Judge Jennifer Koethe, who was indicted Thursday for attempted obstruction of justice stemming from a
shooting incident at her home in December.
MoreProsecutor orders grand jury investigation
April 22, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe special prosecutor appointed to investigate the shooting of LaPorte Superior Judge Jennifer Evans Koethe has requested
LaPorte Circuit Court convene a grand jury investigation into the matter.
MoreAttorney didn't commit conversion, malpractice
April 3, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals today affirmed the dismissal of conversion and legal malpractice claims filed in LaPorte County
against an Illinois attorney following the settlement of a wrongful death claim in Illinois.
MoreSnow closes Porter, LaPorte courts
February 4, 2009
IL StaffThe Porter and LaPorte county courts were closed today after the area received more than a foot of lake-effect snow. Starke,
Pulaski, and St. Joseph counties reported no closings or delays today because of the weather.
MoreOrder restricts guns, alcohol in judge's home
January 30, 2009
Jennifer NelsonSpecial Judge Walter Chapala issued an order this week requiring all firearms be removed from the home of a LaPorte Superior
judge who was shot last month in her home.
MoreJustices: judicial discipline now moot
January 6, 2009
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has ended a disciplinary action against a former LaPorte Superior judge who'd served in senior
capacity for three years because that jurist has retired and will no longer practice law.
MoreNewly elected judge shot in northern Indiana
December 24, 2008
Michael HoskinsA northern Indiana deputy prosecutor and soon-to-be LaPorte Superior judge was shot in her home late Monday night.
MoreSpecial masters named in senior judge's case
December 19, 2008
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has named three trial judges to serve as special masters in the disciplinary action against Senior
Judge Walter P. Chapala, formerly of the LaPorte Superior Court.
MoreSenior judge accused of misconduct
October 29, 2008
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications has filed five charges against a senior judge and former LaPorte Superior
Court judge, alleging he violated ethics rules while serving as an elected judge.
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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!