Marion County
IP attorney heads fundraising campaign for United Way
April 14, 2010
Michael HoskinsPossibly the first practicing attorney to take on a task of this nature, veteran lawyer Don
Knebel has set out as the 2010 campaign chair to expand the United Way donor base and raise as much as $40 million this year
in central Indiana.
MoreHigh court upholds life sentence
April 9, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court upheld a man's sentence of life in prison, noting the defendant's numerous opportunities
to reform, but that he continued to commit crimes.
MoreSuit against traffic court sent back to state court
March 19, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA lawsuit against the Marion Superior traffic court over fees has been moved back to state court.
MoreRe-entry program offers support, services to inmates
March 17, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerIt's not a secret this is a tough economy.
Add in a criminal record and time served, and that only complicates one's situation when looking for a job, housing, treatment,
or other services.
MoreFamily courts for pro se parents
March 3, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerWhile family courts have been around in Indiana for the last decade, the counties that have them continue to make changes
to improve access to justice to all litigants who are in the system.
MoreWorkshop examines foster care
February 24, 2010
IL StaffChild Advocates and the Marion Superior Court's Juvenile Division are hosting a workshop this week in Indianapolis to examine
why more African-American children are in the county's foster care than other races.
MoreSchools sue over state funding formula
February 23, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThree Indiana school districts are suing the state over the Indiana's per-pupil school-funding formula.
MorePregnant teller's shooter sentenced
February 17, 2010
Jennifer NelsonBrian Kendrick was convicted and sentenced for the 2008 shooting of Indianapolis bank teller Katherin Shuffield, who was nearly
six months pregnant with twins at the time.
MoreJudges see more cases that involve veterans
February 17, 2010
Michael HoskinsFor a little more than a year, Grant Superior Judge Mark Spitzer has presided over his local drug court and
has witnessed what he describes as remarkable results from the problem-solving court model.
MoreTrial court didn't have personal jurisdiction over serviceman
February 17, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals reversed part of a dissolution decree after finding the Marion Superior Court lacked personal
jurisdiction over the husband who was in the military overseas.
MoreLittle court guidance on repressed memory litigation results in trial court split
February 3, 2010
Michael HoskinsReaching into a person's mind to revive repressed memories is an issue that's settled law in one sense,
but what remains unsettled is how such memories are used during litigation and whether a lawsuit should be tossed or allowed
to proceed to trial.
MoreProsecutor denies alleged misconduct
January 20, 2010
Michael HoskinsMarion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi denies that he violated any professional conduct rules in his handling of two high-profile
murder cases, specifically in his written or spoken statements made when describing the crimes to the public.
MoreProsecutor denies misconduct accusations
January 15, 2010
Michael HoskinsMarion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi denies that he violated any professional conduct rules in his handling of two high-profile
murder cases, specifically in his written or spoken statements made when describing the crimes to the public.
MoreState funding of judges being explored
January 15, 2010
Michael HoskinsLawmakers rejected a southern Indiana county's request this week for a new judge to run a family court, even though it
proposes paying for it locally rather than with state money.
MoreFederal case challenges policies of Marion County Traffic Court
January 6, 2010
Michael HoskinsA new lawsuit against Marion County's Traffic Court has implications for how all state-level judges handle fines for citations
and violations, and raises questions about whether a part of the judicial system in Indiana's largest county operates
fairly and openly.
MoreMarion Superior Law Library changes Dec. 31
December 22, 2009
Rebecca BerfangerThe Marion Superior Court Law Library at the City-County Building will officially close Dec. 31, but in early 2010 the reference
materials from that library will be relocated to the Central Library branch of the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library
in downtown Indianapolis.
More'Vampire' sentenced for threatening judge
December 17, 2009
Jennifer NelsonA man who believes he's a vampire pleaded guilty Wednesday to one count of Class D felony intimidation for threats he
made toward a Marion Superior Judge in 2008.
MoreCourt issues judgment in absentee ballot case
December 16, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe Marion Circuit Court has outlined the required procedures for dealing with the county's absentee ballots following
a suit that accused the Marion County Election Board of not following statute.
More'Fireman's rule' prevents officer from filing suit
December 15, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe "fireman's rule" doesn't allow a professional emergency responder to file a claim for the negligence
that creates the emergency to which he or she responds, the Indiana Supreme Court upheld today. As a result of its ruling,
the high court unanimously ruled a police officer's complaint against an adult showclub must be dismissed.
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.
MoreSuit filed against Marion County traffic court
December 8, 2009
Jennifer NelsonA suit filed today claims the Marion County traffic court judge is violating residents' constitutional rights by imposing
additional fines on those who unsuccessfully challenge their tickets and closing proceedings to the public.
MoreCASA program receives $2 million
November 25, 2009
Rebecca BerfangerChild Advocates just got big boost in its efforts to help children.
MoreCourt: Conference constitutes 'congestion'
October 19, 2009
Michael HoskinsA Marion Superior judge didn't err by continuing a jury trial because a mandatory judicial conference resulted in too
few judges and magistrates being available, the Indiana Supreme Court has reiterated in an order.
MoreProsecutor faces misconduct charges
October 8, 2009
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court's Disciplinary Commission has filed a complaint against Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi
alleging he played to the media and violated professional conduct rules when commenting about two murder cases.
MoreAttorneys challenge state's med-mal cap
September 16, 2009
Jennifer NelsonTwo central Indiana attorneys have filed a challenge to Indiana's Medical Malpractice Cap, arguing the cap violates the
Indiana Constitution. The challenge follows a jury verdict in which a widower won $8.5 million following his wife's
death.
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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!