Indiana Supreme Court
Justices base ruling on level of intent
March 20, 2012
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has determined that not enough evidence of intent existed for a judge to grant summary judgment
for a bank alleging a business owner committed fraud.
MoreJustices rule on railbanking certified question
March 20, 2012
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has issued an answer to a certified question about how state law plays into a federal railroad right-of-way
case that involves property owners who want their land rights back for easements that once belonged to a railroad company.
MoreCourt may consider SSI in restitution order
March 20, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court sided with the federal courts that have concluded courts may consider one’s Social Security
income when determining how much a person may pay in restitution.
MoreSupreme Court upholds refusal to give jury instruction
March 19, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court has adopted the full opinion of the Indiana Court of Appeals, which upheld the decision by a trial
court not to give a defendant’s tendered instructions on lesser-included offenses of murder.
MoreJustices take 5 cases
March 19, 2012
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court accepted transfer to five cases last week, including a challenge to the school voucher program.
MoreSupreme Court rules AOL required to pay online use taxes
March 16, 2012
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has held that companies purchasing online promotional materials from outside the state must pay
a use tax when those materials are distributed within Indiana.
MoreJudges and prosecutors to receive 2.2 percent salary hike
March 16, 2012
IL StaffIndiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard has approved a 2.2 percent pay increase for judges and prosecutors
that will take effect July 1, following the governor’s similar action for executive employees at the start of the year.
MoreComment needed on proposed rule changes
March 16, 2012
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure is seeking comment on several proposed rule amendments,
including revisions to change of venue in civil and criminal cases and continuing legal education.
MoreJustices rule Charlie White was eligible for office
March 15, 2012
Michael HoskinsRefusing to go against the will of Indiana voters, the state’s highest court has held that Charlie White was eligible
to run for secretary of state and assume that office after being elected in 2010.
MoreJustices rule that law allows town of Fishers to proceed with reorganization
March 15, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryResponding to a certifiable question from Judge Tanya Walton Pratt of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of
Indiana, the Indiana Supreme Court held that the town of Fishers may proceed with plans to reorganize as a city whose council
chooses a mayor.
MoreSupreme Court rules Charlie White was eligible to assume office
March 15, 2012
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has held that Charlie White was eligible to assume the office of secretary of state after being
elected to that post in the 2010 general election. The justices point out the average voter was aware of concerns surrounding
White’s voter registration history and they will not, on the basis of the petition before them, “judicially disenfranchise
voters who went to the polls.”
MoreQuestionable results of drug tests
March 14, 2012
Michael HoskinsAttorney Fran Watson worries that people have been wrongfully convicted in Indiana, and findings released from a court-appointed
task force show that she may be justified in having that fear.
MoreMarion County small claims under review
March 14, 2012
Michael HoskinsA two-judge task force looking into the operation of Marion County’s small claims courts has listened to complaints
from the public about inconvenience and confusion with the current system and will consider if any changes are needed.
MoreIndiana Court Decisions - Feb. 23-March 7, 2012
March 14, 2012
IL StaffRead summaries of the latest for publication opinions from the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals and Indiana's appeals courts.
MoreJustices reprimand former Marion County prosecutor
March 13, 2012
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has publicly reprimanded former Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi for statements he made about
a high-profile murder case, and in doing so the state’s justices have set a new standard and issued a warning for prosecutors
statewide: Be careful what you say.
MoreDivided Supreme Court rules on attorney fees case
March 12, 2012
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has affirmed the award of attorney fees to an Indiana town, although two justices disagreed and
would have reversed the trial court.
More'Vouching testimony' not allowed in child sex abuse cases
March 8, 2012
Michael HoskinsThe state’s rules of evidence don’t allow for “vouching testimony” in child sex abuse cases to help
determine when a youth isn’t exaggerating, and the Indiana Supreme Court won’t carve out an exception allowing
for that testimony in these types of cases.
MoreJustices: injured cop prevented by law from rejoining force
March 6, 2012
Jennifer NelsonA police officer who was injured in the 1980s and received disability benefits – but later was physically able to rejoin
the police department – is statutorily prohibited against returning to the force, the Indiana Supreme Court decided
in answering a certified question.
MoreJustices accept 5 cases
March 5, 2012
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court has taken five cases, including one challenging the constitutionality of the state’s medical
malpractice cap and a case on the reasonableness of hospital fees charged.
MoreShepard to be focus of 2 public radio broadcasts
March 2, 2012
IL StaffIndiana Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard will be on WFYI Public Radio’s “No Limits” program the week of
March 5 as the show takes a look at his legacy.
MoreGovernor has met with Supreme Court finalists
March 2, 2012
Michael HoskinsIndiana Governor Mitch Daniels wants to move quickly on appointing the state’s next Indiana Supreme Court justice. He
has already met with the three finalists who are vying for that position.
MoreIndiana justice finalists named
February 29, 2012
Michael HoskinsGov. Mitch Daniels will select next justice from a pool of two men, one woman.
MoreChief justice extends retirement date to March 23
February 24, 2012
IL StaffAs chair of the Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission, Chief Justice Randall Shepard oversaw on Thursday the narrowing of
the list of candidates vying to replace him on the Supreme Court.
MoreCommission names 3 justice finalists
February 23, 2012
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission has selected Indiana Court of Appeals Judge Cale J. Bradford, Indianapolis attorney
Mark S. Massa, and Jane A. Seigel of the Indiana Judicial Center as finalists for an upcoming Indiana Supreme Court vacancy.
MoreJustices address Batson challenges in 2 appeals
February 22, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court ruled on two cases Wednesday that stemmed from Batson challenges, and in doing so, articulated
the standard of review of such challenges when a defendant raises a Batson challenge at the trial level, but then
brings up a different argument on appeal.
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Court Calendar
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May 22, 2013 Floyd Weddle v. State of Indiana - 5/22/13
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May 24, 2013 Indiana Patient's Compensation Fund v. Judy Holcomb, Personal Representative of the Estate of Mable Louise Cochran, deceased - 5/24/13
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May 28, 2013 The Estate of Richard A. Mayer and Spangler, Jennings & Dougherty, P.C., v. Lax, Inc., and David Lasco - 5/28/13
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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.