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Defense attorneys turn tough in Bales trial
February 1, 2013
Cory SchoutenThe legal team representing real estate broker John M. Bales and partner William E. Spencer haven't called their first
witness and already they're putting up a spirited fight as federal prosecutors seek to prove charges including bank, mail
and wire fraud.
MoreRight to hunt amendment hearing Monday
February 1, 2013
IL StaffThe Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee will hear Senate Joint Resolution 7 Monday, which looks to add to the
Indiana Constitution the right to hunt and fish.
MoreHouse Judiciary Committee to look at foreclosure fee, privacy issues
February 1, 2013
IL StaffAt Monday’s House Judiciary Committee, members will discuss three bills, including one that requires a court clerk to
collect a $50 mortgage foreclosure counseling and education fee in certain cases.
MoreGovernor appoints Bonaventura as DCS head
January 31, 2013
IL StaffGov. Mike Pence named Lake Superior Juvenile Senior Judge Mary Beth Bonaventura as director of the Department of Child Services
Wednesday.
MoreDefense attorneys in Bales case trash former co-defendant
January 30, 2013
Cory SchoutenIndianapolis attorney and developer Paul J. Page is no longer a co-defendant in the fraud trial of real estate broker John
M. Bales and a partner after agreeing to a plea deal, but you wouldn't know it from the action Tuesday in the U.S. District
Court for the Northern District of Indiana.
MoreSenate panel advances DCS oversight measure
January 30, 2013
Dave StaffordA proposed commission that grew from a study committee examining problems at the Department of Child Services cleared the
Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday.
MoreDickson's State of Judiciary highlights interplay of judiciary, Legislature
January 30, 2013
Dave StaffordIndiana Chief Justice Brent Dickson’s first State of the Judiciary address after 27 years on the bench produced a few
collegial chuckles as he offered examples of checks and balances and noted lawmakers had rewritten laws in response to at
least three Supreme Court opinions in the last year.
MoreDebate over health care expansion heating up
January 30, 2013
Marilyn OdendahlSince hospitals are seeing cuts in Medicare, they're asking the Indiana Legislature to enlarge the Medicaid program.
MoreSovereign citizens disavow legal system, make bogus filings aimed at police, judges
January 30, 2013
Dave StaffordMartin Jonassen describes himself as a sovereign citizen, one of a loose affiliation of people who believe most laws don’t
apply to them. Adherents also strive to make life difficult and sometimes dangerous for law enforcement and the judiciary,
and Indiana lawmakers have taken notice.
MoreU.S. Supreme Court decision ignited grassroots effort to amend the Constitution
January 30, 2013
Marilyn OdendahlIn the fight over corporate influence in politics, one group is hoping the voice of the people can trump the allure of money.
MoreSteuerwald: Lawmakers rewriting Indiana's outdated criminal code
January 30, 2013
Rewriting Indiana’s criminal code is an issue that my colleagues and I have spent years analyzing. The code has been
enhanced in the past, but there has not been a significant overhaul since 1977.
MoreBales defense: Elkhart deal was a 'scheme to help'
January 29, 2013
Cory SchoutenFacing a looming deadline to find suitable office space for the state Department of Child Services and the prospect that abused
or neglected children in Elkhart County could go without services, real estate broker John M. Bales and partner Bill Spencer
in 2008 dipped into their own pockets to help close a difficult lease deal, their defense attorneys contend.
MoreLawmakers amend bill to restrict sex offenders’ access to social media
January 29, 2013
IL StaffIn response to a ruling by the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, two Indiana lawmakers have introduced a proposal restricting
sex offenders from using social media sites.
MoreMarion County Clerk offering sweethearts a chance to say ‘I do’ to a healthy cause
January 28, 2013
IL StaffWhile giving your heart to your Valentine, you can also help keep other hearts healthy.
MoreLawmakers discuss same-sex marriage and criminal code revisions at IU McKinney Law School
January 23, 2013
Marilyn OdendahlTwo Republican lawmakers are backing off support for holding a second vote on the same-sex marriage amendment, advocating
the Legislature take a wait-and-see approach.
MoreSenate judiciary committee to look at abuse, DNA bills
January 22, 2013
IL StaffThe Senate Judiciary Committee meets at 9 a.m. Wednesday and has five bills on its agenda, including legislation that redefines
child fatality committees in each county.
More7th Circuit orders SSA take another look at woman’s case
January 18, 2013
Jennifer NelsonFinding that the administrative law judge hearing a southern Indiana woman’s claim for disability insurance benefits
made several errors in his consideration of the record, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals sent the case back to the Social
Security Administration for more proceedings.
MoreProbate, child seduction bills move out of committees
January 17, 2013
IL StaffSeveral bills moved out of legislative committee this week, including one that would expand the definition of child seduction
to include a mental health professional engaging in certain sexual behavior with a patient between 16 and 18 years old.
MoreSenator files bill restricting educational credit time for sex offenders
January 16, 2013
IL StaffSen. Jim Merritt, R-Indianapolis, announced Wednesday that he has introduced legislation to revise the state’s education
credit law for sex offenders. He said eight months ago that he would seek to change the law after a sex offender was released
early after earning this type of credit.
MoreLake Superior judge to be honored for service at MLK event
January 16, 2013
Jennifer NelsonGov. Mike Pence will recognize four people for their service and commitment to the community, including Lake Superior Judge
Calvin D. Hawkins, at an event honoring the life and works of Martin Luther King Jr. Thursday at 12:30 p.m. at the Indiana
Statehouse.
MoreIndiana Democrats trying to jumpstart conversation on health care
January 16, 2013
Marilyn OdendahlA coalition of Democratic senators and representatives gathered at the Indiana Statehouse Wednesday morning to “jumpstart
the conversation” on health care exchanges and Medicaid expansion.
MoreSequestration would deepen staff cuts, chief judges warn
January 16, 2013
Dave StaffordFederal courts that have squeezed staff as budgets shrank could be forced to furlough employees if Congress fails to avoid
mandatory budget cuts that now are slated to take effect in March.
MoreRound 2 for hunting and marriage amendments
January 16, 2013
Marilyn OdendahlAlthough changing the Indiana Constitution is not easy, attempts to amend are common and the 2013 session of the Indiana General
Assembly could see two proposed amendments come to the floor for a second vote. One amendment would protect Hoosiers’
right to hunt while the other would restrict their right to marry.
MoreProtecting students from the worst
January 16, 2013
Marilyn OdendahlAn increased focus on school safety is expected in Indiana Legislature this session.
MoreDemocrats' walkout leads to another 'fines' mess
January 16, 2013
Dave StaffordBefore the Indiana General Assembly convened Jan. 7, some unfinished business was debated in the Statehouse: whether Republican
House leaders went too far in seizing fines from Democrats who walked out of the Legislature in 2011 and 2012.
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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.