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‘Term of imprisonment’ is the total time a misdemeanant is incarcerated
February 21, 2013
Jennifer NelsonDeciding an issue that has led to confusion in the courts, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled that time suspended is not included
under "term of imprisonment" as used in the Indiana misdemeanor sentencing statute.
MoreStatute’s language gives courts discretion when reviewing petitions to reduce Class D felony to a misdemeanor
January 29, 2013
Marilyn OdendahlA Hancock County man will not have his felony conviction reduced to a misdemeanor after the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled
the state statute gives the courts the freedom to decide whether to grant or deny a petition.
MoreCOA orders jury trial on animal cruelty charges
September 28, 2012
Jennifer NelsonAn Evansville man convicted of six counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty due to the condition of horses on his property did
not knowingly waive his right to a jury trial and, therefore, is entitled to a jury trial, the Indiana Court of Appeals concluded.
MoreWoman fails to prove animal fighting statute is unconstitutionally vague
August 31, 2012
Jennifer NelsonA Marion County woman failed to carry her “heavy burden” of proving that Indiana Code 35-46-3-10, which governs
dog fights, is unconstitutionally vague, the Court of Appeals ruled Friday.
MoreCOA affirms original sentence revision
February 8, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals granted the state’s request for rehearing to address the argument that its earlier decision
on a man’s sentence conflicts with an Indiana Supreme Court decision. The appellate court reaffirmed its earlier decision
in all respects.
MoreJudges reverse felony sexual battery conviction
February 7, 2012
Jennifer NelsonBecause the state didn’t prove an essential element needed to convict a man of Class D felony sexual battery, the Indiana
Court of Appeals threw out his conviction. But there was enough evidence to support convicting the man of Class B misdemeanor
battery.
MoreLawmakers discuss sentencing
October 26, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryProposed changes would reclassify drug crimes and emphasize county oversight.
MoreLawmakers taking second look at 'second chance law'
October 14, 2011
Michael HoskinsLegislators want to take a second look at a new law passed this year that gives Indiana residents with nonviolent criminal
histories a chance to limit public access to parts of their record.
MoreCOA rules on man's theft conviction for third time
July 28, 2011
Jennifer NelsonFollowing an order from the Indiana Supreme Court that the lower appellate court more fully address the Proportionality Clause
of the Indiana Constitution, the Indiana Court of Appeals has again upheld a man’s felony theft conviction.
MoreNew law allows for restricted record access for certain crimes
July 1, 2011
Michael HoskinsA change in state law that starts Friday allows non-violent offenders to have their criminal records sealed for misdemeanor
and Class D felonies. An Indianapolis man is already filing a petition asking the Marion Superior Court to limit access to
records involving two money conversion convictions.
MoreHigh court divided on public intoxication charge
June 29, 2011
Jennifer NelsonIn deciding that a woman’s public intoxication conviction should stand, four Indiana Supreme Court justices declined
to reverse her conviction on public policy grounds and found the conviction didn’t violate any constitutional right.
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.
MoreMisdemeanant challenges voting lockout
March 16, 2011
Michael HoskinsWhen a former town council member in northern Indiana was sentenced to county jail for two months on a misdemeanor battery
conviction, he didn’t realize that experience would take away his right to vote.
MoreAppeals court rules on Ohio River phone-stalking case
January 28, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Court of Appeals has reaffirmed its standing that prosecutors can’t elevate a misdemeanor crime to a felony
if the defendant didn’t know the victim worked in law enforcement.
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.
MoreProof of service is state's burden
February 18, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals reversed an invasion of privacy conviction today because the state didn't prove the defendant
knew he was the subject of an active protective order. The appellate court also concluded that notice of a protective order
should come from the state.
MoreCourt affirms student's convictions
June 19, 2009
Jennifer NelsonAfter examining the few Indiana decisions on tumultuous conduct in the context of sufficiency of evidence to support a disorderly
conduct conviction, the Indiana Supreme Court affirmed a high school student's conviction for behavior involving the dean
of students. The high court also affirmed the student's battery conviction against the assistant principal.
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Indianapolis law firm Stewart & Irwin closing
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May 22, 2013 Floyd Weddle v. State of Indiana - 5/22/13
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vagueness cannot challenged, so let's write all laws vaguely and throw the constitution out the window.Even if the court is operating under a particular law, if they don't it they will change it to their liking. What a joke!!!
Two convictions becomes one conviction with exactly the same sentence, only it is not clear wheter or not that sentence will be 18 months, 120 months or 138 months. Actually if the guns were in a home, whether or not they were his, he is protected under the 2nd amendment. Jurors need to learn the law and the constitution before judging others. The cour5ts need to do this as well.
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.