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Court denies officer's summary judgment motion
June 3, 2009
Jennifer NelsonA federal judge denied an Indiana State Police officer's motion for summary judgment in a suit alleging he violated a
motorist's rights under the Fourth and 14th amendments, ruling it should be up to a jury to decide the issues because
the parties' stories regarding what happened during the traffic stop differ radically.
MoreIndiana firms receive national recognition
June 3, 2009
IL StaffSeveral law firms with Indiana ties have been recognized recently.
MoreAttorney sentenced to 2 years in prison
June 3, 2009
Jennifer NelsonAn attorney who pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle while intoxicated causing death as a Class C felony has been sentenced
to two years in the Indiana Department of Correction.
MoreAG targets East Chicago corruption
June 3, 2009
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Attorney General's Office wants a federal court to order an audit of East Chicago that might reveal the need
for more oversight of a city that's endured a racketeering vote-buying enterprise carried out by a former mayor and multiple
city officials.
MoreCOA reiterates confidential-information filing
June 3, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals emphasized in an opinion today the proper procedure for filing documents with confidential information,
instigated by the fact the appellant's original appendix included a pre-sentence report on white paper and included a
Social Security number.
MoreIssues of fact in molestation suit against father
June 2, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed the denial of a motion of summary judgment by a father accused of molesting two of his
adopted sons when they were children.
MoreJustices dismiss public school funding case
June 2, 2009
Michael HoskinsEven if Indiana's public school system falls short of where it should be in providing quality education, courts aren't
constitutionally able to set standards or establish a financing formula because that's a task falling solely to the General
Assembly.
MoreJudge orders shutdowns of plant units
June 1, 2009
Michael HoskinsA federal judge in Indianapolis has ordered the shutdown of three units at a Terre Haute coal-fired power plant because of
clean air violations committed almost two decades ago.
MoreCOA: Police didn't need to search car after stop
June 1, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals reversed a man's unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon conviction,
ruling the warrantless search of the car the man was driving violated his federal and state constitutional rights.
MoreComment sought on late fee rule change
June 1, 2009
IL StaffComments are being accepted regarding a proposed rule change that would allow Marion Superior and Circuit Courts to impose
a $25 late payment fee for failing to pay costs, fines, or civil penalties.
MoreJustices: License plates can't be in rear windows
May 29, 2009
Michael HoskinsJustice Robert Rucker says his four Indiana Supreme Court colleagues have issued a ruling that transforms millions of law-abiding
residents into traffic offenders.
MoreTransfer granted to out-of-state warrant case
May 29, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court granted transfer Thursday in a case involving an arrest in Indiana with an invalid Alabama warrant.
MoreCOA upholds dismissal of election challenges
May 28, 2009
Jennifer NelsonToday Indiana's appellate courts are dealing with two mayoral election disputes, with the Court of Appeals ruling on one
in Muncie and the Supreme Court hearing arguments in another from Terre Haute.
MoreJustices split on discounted medical expenses
May 28, 2009
Michael HoskinsIn a ruling about whether insurance discounts can be used to determine reasonable medical expenses, two Indiana Supreme Court
justices say their colleagues have created a new rule that is "incomplete, misleading, and unfair" and will add
"layers of complexity, time, and expense to personal injury litigation, impairing the efficient administration of justice."
MoreMinister sues Christian bookstore
May 27, 2009
Jennifer NelsonA Northwestern Indiana minister has filed a lawsuit against a Christian bookstore claiming racial discrimination when he was
told to leave the store and that he would be arrested if he ever returned.
MoreDeath penalty, election arguments Thursday
May 27, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court will hear arguments Thursday in a death penalty case, a dispute whether the elected mayor of Terre
Haute was eligible to run for office, and whether an order for a mother's voluntary termination of parental rights should
have been set aside.
MoreJudge to decide fate of Sidewalk 6 defendants
May 26, 2009
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Attorney General personally attended a civil racketeering court hearing this morning in Hammond, a rare in-person
appearance that comes in the civil case against a former East Chicago mayor and a top aide.
MoreTransfer granted to probation search case
May 22, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court granted transfer Thursday to a motion to suppress case involving a search by a probation officer.
MoreJefferson courts granted emergency relief
May 22, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court granted emergency relief Thursday to Jefferson County courts pursuant to Administrative Rule 17.
Jefferson County trial courts and clerk filed the petition with the high court following a fire that severely damaged the
courthouse in Madison.
MoreArrest upheld after seatbelt stop
May 22, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals reversed a defendant's motion to suppress evidence following a traffic stop for a seatbelt
violation, finding the police officer's inquiry regarding an object in the man's pants didn't violate his constitutional
rights or the Seatbelt Enforcement Act.
MoreFire closes courts at historic courthouse
May 21, 2009
Jennifer NelsonA fire heavily damaged historic Jefferson County Courthouse Wednesday evening. Remodeling and restoration to the courthouse
and cupola were completed yesterday and bunting made by women in the Indiana Department of Correction was scheduled to be
hung Friday.
MoreCOA: Church not a 'youth program center'
May 21, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals reversed a man's Class A felony conviction of possession of cocaine, finding he wasn't
within 1,000 feet of a "youth program center" because the building is a church running mostly faith-based programs.
It's an issue of first impression for Indiana courts.
MoreSidewalk 6 trial off; judge to decide penalty
May 21, 2009
Michael HoskinsLess than a week before a state civil racketeering trial was set to begin, a former East Chicago mayor and one of his closest
aides have waived their right to defend themselves before a jury in court.
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With all due respect, Rick, I think you probably would be making a mistake by going to law school. The job market for attorneys is so saturated, you may well find yourself unemployed and with a lot of debt. You mention law would be a good supplement to your skills. True. But employers unfortunately don't value that. You will find that a law degree may well pigeonhole you into an attorney slot and limit career options. If you have a good job now I would hold onto that. As an attorney, you may well end up making less with the aforementioned debt.
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...