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Permanent retroactivity applied to crack-cocaine sentence reductions
July 1, 2011
Michael HoskinsThousands of federal inmates nationally and more than 200 from Indiana could get time shaved off their prison terms for crack-cocaine
convictions, after the U.S. Sentencing Commission voted to make reductions retroactive starting later this year.
MoreCourt of Appeals dismisses termination-order appeal
June 28, 2011
Jennifer NelsonBecause the parents of six children who were removed from their home did not timely initiate the appeal of termination of
their parental rights, the Indiana Court of Appeals dismissed their appeal.
MoreJudges affirm motion to suppress after illegal police entry
June 10, 2011
Jennifer NelsonAn Indiana Court of Appeals judge wrote a separate opinion in an unlawful arrest case, emphasizing that the facts before the
court differ from those before the Indiana Supreme Court justices in Barnes v. State.
MoreKeeping baseball legal
June 8, 2011
Michael HoskinsAn Indianapolis sports law attorney who represented a prosecution witness at the start of the baseball steroid case against
Barry Bonds recently saw the final “at bat” for the prosecution and defense in a California courtroom.
MoreLocal counsel rule found unconstitutional
June 8, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that the Northern District of Indiana was essentially creating a built-in
appeal issue on ineffective assistance of counsel, and it called out a senior judge for violating a man’s Sixth Amendment
right to choose his own lawyer.
MoreHigh court to hear insurance, drug, murder cases
June 6, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court accepted three cases June 3, including two cases in which the Indiana Court of Appeals were split
in their rulings on a drug case and an insurance case.
MoreJudges affirm recommitment to DOC
June 1, 2011
Jennifer NelsonRuling on a matter having no cases directly on point, the Indiana Court of Appeals held a trial court had personal jurisdiction
over the defendant when it reordered him back to the Indiana Department of Corrections several years after discovering he
was released prematurely.
More7th Circuit: Indiana judge violated man's Sixth Amendment right to counsel
May 23, 2011
Michael HoskinsAn appellate court has ruled that a senior judge in the Northern District of Indiana violated a man’s Sixth Amendment
rights by not allowing him to proceed to trial with the lawyer of his choosing.
MoreJustices rule on 'no-knock' warrant executions
May 10, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Constitution doesn’t require prior judicial authorization for a “no-knock” execution of a warrant
when justified by exigent circumstances, the Indiana Supreme Court held Tuesday. This is the case even if those circumstances
are known by police when the warrant is obtained.
MoreCircuit Court orders new trial on Rule 404(b) grounds
April 4, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has found an Indiana federal court should not have allowed evidence of a defendant’s
prior drug convictions under Federal Rule of Evidence 404(b). As a result of the violation, the judges reversed the man’s
drug conviction and ordered a new trial.
MoreCOA to hear appeal at University of Southern Indiana
April 1, 2011
IL StaffThe Indiana Court of Appeals will be in Evansville April 4 to hear an appeal regarding methamphetamine convictions.
MoreCircuit Court affirms judgments against 2 ex-IMPD narcotics officers
March 22, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has found nothing wrong with the convictions or sentence of two former Indianapolis narcotics
detectives brought down by their involvement in an illegal drug scheme to supplement their income as police officers.
MoreJudges affirm insurer has no duty to defend
March 14, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals agreed with the trial court that a homeowner’s insurance policy is clear that the ingestion
of methadone by a guest at his house and his subsequent injuries are excluded from the policy’s liability coverage.
MoreCOA reverses marijuana conviction based on intent
March 8, 2011
Rebecca BerfangerThe majority of an Indiana Court of Appeals panel today reversed a conviction of marijuana possession after the defendant
contended there was insufficient evidence that she constructively possessed the drug.
MoreJudges uphold man's remanded drug sentence
March 7, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a defendant’s argument that the District Court violated the cross-appeal rule
when it based his new sentence on remand on evidence that wasn’t relied upon at his first sentencing hearing.
MoreDefense attorney's arranged drug buy illegal
February 28, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals rejected a Bloomington attorney’s argument that his arrangement of a drug buy in an attempt
to discredit a state’s witness against his client wasn’t a criminal offense because he’s “on the same
legal footing” as prosecutors or police in planning controlled buys.
More7th Circuit agrees crack cocaine offender's sentence can't be reduced
February 22, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals addressed an issue involving crack cocaine sentencing Tuesday – whether a defendant
sentenced under the career offender guideline, but with a downward departure for substantial assistance, is eligible for a
sentence reduction under 18 U.S.C. Section 3582(c)(2).
MoreSupreme Court affirms admitting English transcript at trial
February 9, 2011
Jennifer NelsonEnglish language translation transcripts of statements recorded in foreign language, if otherwise admissible, may be properly
considered as substantive evidence, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled Wednesday.
MoreJudges order new PCR hearing on guilty plea issue
February 7, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals reversed in part the denial of a man’s pro se petition for post-conviction relief, holding
the post-conviction court’s findings didn’t support its rejection of the man’s claim his plea was illusory
or involuntary.
More7th Circuit extends search, detainment precedent
February 1, 2011
Michael HoskinsMore than two decades ago, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals said that a higher precedent allowed not only residents of a home
being searched to be detained, but also that visitors to that location could be detained.
MoreAppellate court to hear arguments in Fishers
December 9, 2010
IL StaffThe Indiana Court of Appeals hits the road Friday to visit Hamilton Southeastern High School in Fishers for oral arguments
in an interlocutory appeal involving the denial of a motion to suppress.
MoreJudge and his wife use son's death to discuss prescription drug abuse
December 8, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe scream that pierced the silence one morning almost two years ago is one that haunts Marion Superior Judge Bill Nelson
every day, and it likely will for the rest of his life.
More7th Circuit: judge erred when sentencing man
December 2, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ordered an Indiana District Court to take another look at a man’s sentence because
the judge cited incorrect information during sentencing.
MoreJudges: Officers lacked reasonable suspicion to stop and detain man
December 1, 2010
Jennifer NelsonBecause a man’s detention following a traffic stop wasn’t supported by reasonable suspicion, the Indiana Court
of Appeals reversed his drug conviction today.
More7th Circuit: Drug convictions stand
November 17, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed drug convictions against two defendants, holding the lower court didn’t err
in admitting a police officer’s voice identification testimony regarding one of the defendants.
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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!