Marion County
Marion Superior courts, prosecutor's office see assignment changes
August 18, 2010
Michael HoskinsMarion County has a new judge, and that’s created the latest round of musical chairs for the Superior Court and prosecutor’s
office.
MoreIBA creates PAC option for judicial campaign donors
August 17, 2010
Michael HoskinsAfter a landmark ruling from the nation’s highest court, the Indianapolis Bar Association has adopted an alternative
to direct judicial campaign contributions for those interested in donating to candidates vying for the Marion County bench.
MoreCommission sends finalists letter to governor
August 6, 2010
Michael HoskinsA 60-day clock has started for Gov. Mitch Daniels to choose the next Indiana Supreme Court justice, after three names were
officially sent to him Thursday afternoon.
MoreJudges find ruling denied mentally ill man's due process rights
August 5, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals reversed today the denial of a mentally ill man’s motion to dismiss charges against him
because not dismissing the charges was a violation of his due process rights.
MoreElection for judicial commissions member this fall
August 5, 2010
IL StaffThe Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission and Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications are looking for a new attorney
member.
MoreGovernor names new Marion Superior judge
August 3, 2010
IL StaffThe governor has appointed Barbara L. Cook Crawford as the newest Marion Superior judge. She will replace former Marion Superior Judge Tanya Walton Pratt, who was appointed to the U.S. District Court’s Southern District of Indiana in June.
3 remain in running for Indiana Supreme Court
August 2, 2010
Michael HoskinsTwo trial judges and an appellate attorney have emerged as finalists for the Indiana Supreme Court, but one those three almost
didn’t make it to Indianapolis for the second interview on Friday. Story includes video clips from the interviews.
MoreMarion Superior judge new pro bono committee chair
July 30, 2010
IL StaffThe District 8 Pro Bono Committee has a new chair – Marion Superior Judge David A Shaheed.
MoreCourt upholds discrimination claims in coroner's office
July 27, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the finding that an African-American Marion County Coroner took action against his
white chief deputy coroner because of race, but ordered a reduction in the amount of compensatory damages the deputy coroner
could receive.
MoreJudge faces 4 charges
July 21, 2010
Michael HoskinsA Marion Superior judge presiding over the county’s traffic court faces four judicial misconduct charges as a result
of his general handling of traffic infraction cases and one suit in particular, where the state justices have described him
as being “biased.”
MoreMarion Superior Traffic judge charged with misconduct
July 16, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications has charged Marion Superior Judge William E. Young with misconduct for his
handling of traffic court cases.
MoreProminent family law attorney dies
July 12, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA well-known and longtime family law attorney in Indianapolis died July 7 at the age of 80.
MoreJustices: no summary judgment for grocer in negligence suit
July 1, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court upheld the denial of a supermarket’s motion for summary judgment in a negligence case, finding
the company failed to carry its burden in showing that criminal activity on its premises at the time a customer was assaulted
wasn’t foreseeable.
MoreBooking card exception to hearsay rule
June 30, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA booking card created by law enforcement in the course of a ministerial, nonevaluative booking process is not subject to
the police reports exclusion under Indiana Evidence Rule 803(8), the Indiana Court of Appeals decided today.
MoreJustices address economic loss rule in 2 opinions
June 30, 2010
Jennifer NelsonIn two separate rulings involving the “economic loss rule,” the Indiana Supreme Court ruled against a library
seeking to hold subcontractors and an engineer responsible for negligence, and in favor of a bank in its tort claim against
a title company.
MoreJustices address habitual-offender statute
June 29, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court tackled the state’s habitual-offender statute today in two separate rulings, finding that
an instant offense of drug dealing, coupled with a prior conviction, can qualify a defendant as a habitual offender.
MoreCOA balances free speech vs. minor's privacy rights
June 29, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals was faced with competing constitutional rights today: a mother’s right to free political
speech versus her daughter’s right to privacy as to whether her father allegedly sexually abused her.
MoreCOA reverses judgment on 1 cross-claim in library appeal
June 28, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library should be able to pursue a cross-claim against an engineering company for breach
of professional standard of care, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled today.
MoreCheckpoint doesn't violate separation of powers
June 21, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe use of sobriety checkpoints does not violate the separation of powers provision in the state’s constitution, the
Indiana Court of Appeals ruled today.
MoreJudge Pratt makes history in move to federal bench
June 15, 2010
Michael HoskinsWith approval from the U.S. Senate, Marion Superior Judge Tanya Walton Pratt is ready to make a historic move to the state’s
federal court system.
MoreJudge Magnus-Stinson takes oath
June 15, 2010
IL StaffThe newest judge for the Southern District of Indiana was sworn in Monday to officially become a U.S. District Judge.
MoreSenate to vote on Judge Pratt Tuesday
June 11, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe U.S. Senate plans to vote on a Marion Superior judge’s nomination for the federal bench on Tuesday, according to a spokesman in Sen. Evan’s Bayh’s office. Senators agreed Thursday to consider the nomination of Marion Superior Judge Tanya Walton Pratt, whom the president chose in January for the Southern District of Indiana to succeed Judge David F. Hamilton. Judge Hamilton was elevated to the federal appeals bench late last year.
Justices order new trial based on traffic judge's conduct
June 9, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has set the stage for a judicial disciplinary action against a Marion County Traffic Court judge
for his courtroom conduct on a speeding and suspended license case last year.
MoreJustices reprimand 2 former deputy prosecutors
May 26, 2010
Michael HoskinsTwo former Marion County deputy prosecutors have received public reprimands from the state’s highest court for drunken
driving incidents.
MoreStudents benefit from internship experiences
May 26, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerSometimes a seemingly small gesture can turn into something bigger. Or at least that’s the thinking with various so-called
pipeline programs aimed at high school and college students with a goal of increasing diversity in the legal field.
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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.