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Circuit Court upholds $500,000 restitution order
July 14, 2011
Jennifer NelsonA man who waived his right in plea negotiations to challenge his sentence or an order of restitution may not appeal the imposition
of $533,000 in restitution to a victim depicted in child pornography, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals held July 14.
MoreCOA: Evidence supports dealing conviction
July 14, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed a defendant’s conviction of dealing in methamphetamine, finding that pill dough
created while making the drug could be used to count toward the three grams needed to charge someone with Class A felony dealing.
MoreCriminal Law and Sentencing committee meeting rescheduled
July 14, 2011
IL StaffThe Criminal Law and Sentencing Policy Interim Study Committee’s July 14 meeting has been rescheduled for 1 p.m. July
28 in Room 431 of the Indiana Statehouse.
MoreCOA upholds $12 garnishment
July 13, 2011
Jennifer NelsonA Miami Circuit Court did not err in its interpretation of a statute involving garnishment of wages when ruling a company
was correctly withholding only $12.17 from an employee, held the Indiana Court of Appeals Wednesday.
MoreJudges remand medical malpractice action
July 13, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals has ordered a trial court to hold a hearing as to what testimony an expert could give and to
revise one of its orders in limine in a medical malpractice suit stemming from an overdose of Benadryl more than 15 years
ago.
MoreAG sues to recover $18,000 from LaGrange County clerk
July 13, 2011
Jennifer NelsonIndiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller has filed a civil suit against Beverly S. Elliott, LaGrange County clerk, seeking more
than $18,000 in misappropriated funds. Elliot is also facing criminal charges following an investigation by the State Board
of Accounts and the Indiana State Police.
MoreArguments for woman who claims she was wrongfully convicted
July 12, 2011
IL StaffThe case of a woman who contends she was wrongfully convicted of arson and murder because of faulty science will be heard
by the Indiana Court of Appeals July 13.
More31 students prepare for law school as ICLEO Fellows
July 12, 2011
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court has announced this year’s Indiana Conference for Legal Education Opportunity Fellows, who
are currently preparing for the start of the fall semester.
MoreValparaiso law school recognized for reconstruction of Heritage Hall
July 12, 2011
IL StaffValparaiso University School of Law was honored by the Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce at the 44th Annual Community Improvement
Awards luncheon.
MoreJudge blocks Medicaid fee cut to pharmacies
July 11, 2011
Michael HoskinsA federal judge in Indianapolis has temporarily blocked the state from cutting the fees it pays to pharmacists for dispensing
Medicaid prescriptions.
MoreIndiana Supreme Court takes 3 cases; denies 27
July 11, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe state’s highest court has granted transfer to three cases, including one in which they vacated the Indiana Court
of Appeals decision and sent it back to the appellate court.
MoreJustices rule officer didn't search car to find gun
July 11, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court has upheld a man’s firearm conviction, finding the police officer who found a handgun in the
man’s car during a traffic stop wasn’t searching the car when he saw the gun.
MoreCOA sides with pro se defendant in murder case
July 8, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe Indiana Court of Appeals has ruled that a trial court erred when it accepted a man’s guilty plea to murder, because
the defendant had at the same time claimed his innocence.
MoreCourt clarifies ruling on medical review panel process
July 8, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Court of Appeals has clarified one of its earlier rulings about when nurses can participate in medical malpractice
actions and what evidentiary rules allow in the review panel process if the chairperson reneges on an agreement that a particular
individual wouldn’t participate.
MoreCOA to hold oral argument in Allen County
July 8, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe Indiana Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments in Carrie Chapman v. Howard L. Chapman and Elizabeth W. Chapman,
Trustees of The Stephen L. Chapman Irrevocable Trust Agreement, No. 02A03-1012-TR-624, at 10:30 a.m. July 12 at the Allen
County Courthouse in Ft. Wayne.
More$405,450 award aimed at improving state-funded criminal justice
July 7, 2011
Michael HoskinsAn Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis research center is receiving a $405,450 award from the Indiana Criminal
Justice Institute to study and help improve the effectiveness of state-funded criminal justice initiatives.
MoreCourt examines 'entry' of guilty plea withdrawal motions
July 7, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Court of Appeals has ruled that a man convicted of not paying more than $22,000 in child support wrongly interpreted state
law about withdrawing his guilty plea, and that the trial judge correctly prevented the man from doing so because he didn’t
file a request in writing or justify the withdrawal.
MoreCOA sides with man accused of stealing hotdogs
July 7, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe Indiana Court of Appeals says a man who was fired for snatching two hotdogs from the company refrigerator is entitled
to unemployment benefits.
MoreCOA: Judge can cite statutes and facts not in CHINS petition
July 6, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Court of Appeals has found that a Hendricks Superior judge didn’t step outside his authority when referencing
statutes and facts not specifically cited in a Department of Child Services petition alleging two minor boys were Children
in Need of Services.
MoreSupreme Court suspends Gary attorney
July 6, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe Indiana Supreme Court has suspended a Gary attorney who has been the subject of suspension or reprimand three times since
1992.
MoreCourt awarding grants for CHINS, parental termination programs
July 6, 2011
IL StaffThe Indiana Court Improvement Project is giving out up to $350,000 in grants aimed at helping children and families who are
navigating through the state’s child welfare system.
MoreAre you a happy lawyer?
July 6, 2011
Kelly LucasAre they unhappy as lawyers, or are they just unhappy with the direction their legal careers have taken? A recent poll by
the Indiana Lawyer asked the question, “If you had it all to do over again, would you still become a lawyer?”
Results revealed that less than half could affirmatively say they were happy in their chosen profession.
MoreWhat are lawyers' pet peeves when it comes to legal writing?
July 6, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryIn April, a Missouri attorney filed an eight-page motion seeking clarification of the opposing counsel’s pleading. Attorney
Richard D. Crites criticized his opponent’s grammar, use of apostrophes, and lack of detail, writing in his motion that
the pleading “is the worst example of pleading that Defendant’s attorney has ever witnessed or read.”
MoreThe merits of medical patents
July 6, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryIn April, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit heard arguments in a case that raises fundamental questions about
the patentability of human genes. In June, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to take on a patent case in which the central issue
is the patentability of a medical process. Both cases could have far-reaching effects – in medicine, in law, and in
academia.
MoreLawmakers examine issues raised in Barnes
July 6, 2011
Michael HoskinsAs the Indiana Supreme Court decides whether it will revisit a controversial ruling that’s generated public protest
since it came down in May, legislators are discussing what they might do to reduce the impact of the justices’ ruling
on resisting police entry into one’s home.
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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...