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Majority upholds habitual traffic violator conviction
July 26, 2012
Jennifer NelsonFour justices found that Indiana Code 9-30-10-16 indicating when a person commits a Class D felony while driving with a suspended
license is not unconstitutionally vague and evidence supports a man’s conviction of Class D felony operating a motor
vehicle as a habitual traffic violator.
MoreSex offender’s home ownership doesn’t impact residency restriction
July 17, 2012
Jennifer NelsonA convicted sex offender who argued that a probation condition prohibiting him from living within 1,000 feet of a school is
unduly restrictive on his property interest in a home he owns lost his appeal before the Indiana Court of Appeals.
MoreAG’s video conferences train Mexican prosecutors
July 10, 2012
IL StaffAbout 50 prosecutors in Mexico are learning about the American legal system through video conferences this week arranged by
the Indiana attorney general’s office.
MoreState to defend Planned Parenthood ban after adverse Medicaid recommendation
July 9, 2012
Dave StaffordThe Office of the Indiana Attorney General continues to defend a 2011 state law that denies Medicaid funding for health care
services to Planned Parenthood because the organization performs abortions. A federal hearing officer recommended that
the Department of Health and Human Services disapprove the state Medicaid plan amendment in the law.
MoreIndiana's immigration law reeling
July 4, 2012
Dave StaffordAttorneys say the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Arizona case likely dooms parts of Indiana's law.
MoreCourt fee changes begin July 1
June 29, 2012
IL StaffThe cost to file a case in some courts will increase by $1 or $2 beginning July 1. The fee increases include a fee created
to address deficiencies in pro bono funds.
MoreUS Supreme Court rules on Stolen Valor Act case
June 28, 2012
Jennifer NelsonWhile the health care decision was the ruling most people were waiting to hear, the justices also issued decisions in two
other cases Thursday. The nation’s highest court found the Stolen Valor Act is unconstitutional.
MoreACLU of Indiana files proposed class action against BMV
June 22, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe ACLU of Indiana filed a lawsuit Wednesday in Marion County to require the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles to reinstate
a woman’s suspended license. The ACLU of Indiana claims that the BMV randomly selected Lourrinne White from a “Previously
Uninsured Motorist Registry” and suspended her license for not having insurance, even though she did not have a working
car titled in her name at that time.
MoreZionsville wins in appeal of zoning dispute with airport authority
June 20, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe portion of Indiana Code that gives an airport authority the power to “fix and determine exclusively the uses”
to which airport land may be put does not give the Hamilton County Airport Authority complete zoning jurisdiction over an
airport it owns in Boone County, the Indiana Court of Appeals concluded.
MoreIndiana's texting ban difficult to enforce
June 20, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryPolice have issued few citations to motorists during the statute's first year and there are questions whether the law is a
deterrent.
MoreIndiana's new laws starting July 1, 2012
June 20, 2012
IL StaffMany of the laws enacted during the 2012 legislative session take effect July 1. This list includes enrolled acts, along with
newly assigned public law numbers, that have full or partial July 1 effective dates.
MoreUS Supreme Court asked to take robo-call case
June 19, 2012
IL StaffAn Indiana Supreme Court decision upholding the state’s Autodialer Law is now being challenged after a petition was
filed with the nation’s highest court.
MoreDaughter's emancipation upheld; COA advises on forthcoming child-support changes
June 8, 2012
Dave StaffordA 20-year-old woman will remain emancipated from her divorced parents after the Indiana Court Appeals on Friday upheld a Howard
Circuit Court order.
MoreZero tolerance in schools could lead to problems for students in future
June 6, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryIndiana's effort to study juvenile justice issues has stalled as the group waits for the governor to appoint a chair.
MoreIndiana joins price-fixing suit against Apple
May 14, 2012
Jennifer NelsonIndiana has joined a multistate lawsuit against Apple Inc. and two publishing companies for price-fixing the cost of electronic
books.
MoreSuit claims marriage statute unconstitutional
May 10, 2012
IL StaffA secular group and three of its members are suing the Marion County prosecutor and clerk, claiming an Indiana statute is
unconstitutional because it says that religions are the only groups with rights to have their beliefs recognized in marriage
ceremonies.
MoreGovernor signs Lifeline Law
May 4, 2012
IL StaffA ceremonial signing of Indiana’s Lifeline Law was held Friday at the Statehouse. Senate Enrolled Act 274 provides legal
immunity from prosecution for those who seek medical attention for an intoxicated person.
More5 political candidates file lawsuit
April 12, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThree judicial candidates in Marion County and two candidates for the Indiana House are suing the county Board of Voter Registration
and Election Board, alleging they were denied access to public information.
MoreDebating the merits of mandatory seat belts on school buses
March 28, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that in larger buses, the spacing and height of the seats offer
crash protection for children through “compartmentalization.” But opinions remain divided about whether compartmentalization
does enough to protect students and whether school bus seat belts should be required by law.
MoreGovernor signs bill inspired by Supreme Court ruling
March 21, 2012
Jennifer NelsonIndiana Gov. Mitch Daniels signed Senate Enrolled Act 1 into law Tuesday evening. The legislation deals with the right of
people to defend against unlawful entry and was created in response to the Indiana Supreme Court ruling in Barnes v. State.
MoreGovernor signs DCS, new judge legislation
March 19, 2012
IL StaffGov. Mitch Daniels signed legislation last week that gives Johnson Superior Court a fourth judge and Allen Circuit Court another
full-time magistrate, and an enrolled act that makes changes to the Department of Child Services.
MoreJustices rule that law allows town of Fishers to proceed with reorganization
March 15, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryResponding to a certifiable question from Judge Tanya Walton Pratt of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of
Indiana, the Indiana Supreme Court held that the town of Fishers may proceed with plans to reorganize as a city whose council
chooses a mayor.
MoreCFOs, CAFOs in the spotlight
February 29, 2012
IL StaffAn update on Indiana laws and legislation involving confined feeding operations and confined animal feeding operations.
MoreBankruptcy discharge pushed for school debt
February 29, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryDelinquent borrowers may be relieved to learn that student loan default – unlike espionage and treason – is not
punishable by death. But defaulting on a student loan can have disastrous effects on a borrower’s personal credit and
lead to a lifetime of financial difficulties.
MoreGuardianship, power of attorney bills on 3rd reading
February 20, 2012
IL StaffA bill that would prevent the termination of the guardianship of an incapacitated minor once the minor turns 18 and legislation
that allows a copy of a power of attorney to have the same effect as the original are before the Indiana House of Representatives
on third reading Monday.
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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!