Prosecutors
Former Marion County deputy prosecutor agrees to plead guilty to bribery
May 13, 2013
Cory SchoutenThe top deputy under former Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi has agreed to plead guilty to a federal charge for his role
in the early release of a woman convicted in a murder-for-hire scheme.
MoreAid rises for those wrongly convicted
April 24, 2013
Dave StaffordProsecutors and police helped clear more than half of those exonerated in 2012, according to a report by the National Registry
of Exonerations.
More7th Circuit upholds precedent but asks for further guidance from U.S. Sentencing Commission
April 9, 2013
Marilyn OdendahlAlthough a gun buyer had his sentence affirmed, his argument for reduced time has caused the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals
to call upon the Sentencing Commission to clarify a section of the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines.
MoreConcerns about CHINS petitions raised during budget hearings
March 28, 2013
Marilyn OdendahlAfter the Indiana Department of Child Services made its presentation to the Senate Appropriations Committee Thursday, the
discussion quickly turned to Child in Need of Services petitions.
MoreDefendant in neighborhood explosion now faces conspiracy to commit murder charge
March 28, 2013
IL StaffMark Leonard, one of three arrested and charged for an explosion in an Indianapolis neighborhood that killed two people, has
been charged with Class A felony conspiracy to commit murder. The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office alleges he attempted
to arrange a murder-for-hire plan while in jail on charges stemming from the explosion.
MoreProsecutor can’t grant use immunity to parents of injured infant
March 28, 2013
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court held Wednesday that a prosecutor can’t petition a court to compel a party to testify under
the grant of use immunity when the party is the primary target of the investigation and has invoked his constitutional right
against self-incrimination if no charges have been filed or a grand jury proceeding hasn’t been initiated.
MoreProblem-solving courts, CHINS legislation return to house of origin
March 20, 2013
IL StaffThe Indiana Senate passed several House bills Tuesday, including legislation expanding when a person can participate in a
problem-solving court program. The House of Representatives returned bills on children in need of services petitions and prosecutor
pensions back to the Senate.
MoreHouse Committee approves CHINS bill returning power to prosecuting attorneys
March 13, 2013
Marilyn OdendahlA bill giving prosecuting attorneys the ability to file a Child in Need of Services petition continues to garner strong support
in the Indiana General Assembly.
MoreSpotlight: Change of venue case requires planning, preparation and packing
March 13, 2013
Marilyn OdendahlMoving a trial from one court to another can be cumbersome and brings with it logistical matters that have to be worked out
so the lawyers can focus on presenting their case. Transporting office supplies, reserving hotel rooms, securing conference
rooms and learning the demographics of the community before selecting the jury are among the tasks that have to be addressed.
MoreOverhaul of Criminal Code approved by House
February 26, 2013
Marilyn OdendahlThe bill rewriting Indiana’s Criminal Code gained approval of the House of Representatives Monday by an 80 to 13 vote.
The measure now moves to the Senate.
MoreProsecutor requesting life without parole for 3 defendants in Indianapolis explosion
February 11, 2013
Marilyn OdendahlMarion County Prosecutor Terry Curry has decided to request life sentences without parole, instead of the death penalty, for
the three defendants charged in the Richmond Hill subdivision explosion.
MoreDWD, prosecutor team up to target unemployment insurance fraud
February 5, 2013
IL StaffIndiana Department of Workforce Development Commissioner Scott Sanders and Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry announced
a new partnership between the offices Monday to investigate and prosecute individuals accused of fraudulent unemployment insurance
claims.
MoreState may drop Bei Bei Shuai murder charge after adverse ruling
January 28, 2013
Dave StaffordA judge’s ruling last week barring a medical examiner’s testimony that rat poison ingested by Bei Bei Shuai caused
the death of her newborn daughter should cause the state to consider dropping all charges, Shuai’s defense attorney
said.
More3 charged in Indianapolis home explosion
December 21, 2012
Jennifer NelsonMarion County Prosecutor Terry Curry announced Friday that three people have been arrested in connection with a home explosion
in an Indianapolis suburb that killed two people last month and damaged dozens of homes.
MoreLow pay leads to high job turnover
November 21, 2012
Marilyn OdendahlSalaries in the public sector are causing the criminal justice system to suffer.
MoreProsecutor error insufficient to reverse murder conviction
October 19, 2012
Dave StaffordA prosecutor improperly presented facts that were not in evidence and inflamed the passions and prejudices of jurors in a
murder trial, but his improper conduct didn’t rise to the level of reversible error, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled
Friday.
MoreIndiana Department of Child Services urged to set course for new direction
October 10, 2012
Marilyn OdendahlWith a new governor taking over Indiana’s executive branch in January, what changes, if any, will come to the Department
of Child Services are unknown. However, some contend that should not stop the agency from addressing criticism and implementing
new policies or programs now.
MoreJudges’, prosecutors’ pension funds receive split of surplus reserves
October 4, 2012
IL StaffIndiana’s Judges’ Pension Fund and Prosecutors’ Pension Fund will receive nearly 30 percent of the $360
million in surplus money from the state reserves, the governor’s office announced Thursday.
MoreDCS launching pilot to address children with mental health issues
September 18, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Department of Child Services announced Monday that it will fund a two-month pilot program that will utilize local services
to provide help for juveniles with mental health issues.
MoreThe case against Bei Bei Shuai
August 15, 2012
Dave StaffordMarion County Prosecutor Terry Curry never expected the prosecution of Chinese immigrant Bei Bei Shuai to become a cause célèbre.
It also has become a battleground over prosecutorial discretion and how far a defense attorney can go in representing her
client.
MoreAppeals court affirms molestation conviction
August 13, 2012
Dave StaffordA child molestation conviction will stand after the Indiana Court of Appeals on Monday rejected a defendant’s arguments
that the conviction should be reversed because of a prosecutor’s references to the defendant's failure to testify
and that the evidence was insufficient.
MoreAttorney can’t recast untimely 4th Amendment claim against prosecutor
August 8, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Muncie attorney who sued former Delaware County Prosecutor Mark McKinney, alleging due process violations following his
arrest and acquittal on conspiracy to commit bribery charges, lost his appeal before the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals. The
judges found the attorney was trying to recast an untimely false arrest claim into a due process claim.
MoreJustices reduce caregiver’s sentence in child’s killing
August 1, 2012
Dave StaffordThe Indiana Supreme Court reduced the sentence of a woman who, along with her boyfriend, was convicted in the events that
led to the murder of the woman’s 2-year-old cousin while in her care.
MoreJustices order new trial for Ripley County man
July 12, 2012
Jennifer NelsonA Ripley County man convicted of conspiring to commit burglary is entitled to a new trial due to ineffective assistance of
his trial counsel and prosecutorial misconduct, the Indiana Supreme Court held.
MoreLaPorte deputy prosecutor to serve during Szilagyi’s suspension
July 5, 2012
Dave StaffordThe Indiana Supreme Court named Robert D. Neary to serve as interim LaPorte County prosecutor beginning Aug. 1, when prosecutor
Robert C. Szilagyi will start serving a 60-day suspension for forgery.
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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...