Indiana Supreme Court
Justices remand to see if defendant had accurate interpreting
September 29, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court ordered the post-conviction court to hold a new hearing for a Mexican man who claimed he didn’t
mean to plead guilty to two felonies and did so only because of faulty interpreting in court.
MoreJudicial candidacy appeal moving quickly
September 29, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has refused to sidestep the state’s intermediate appellate court on a judicial election issue
from Lake County, which involves a prospect for the bench being able to stay on the ballot.
MoreMajority orders new requirement for pro se defendants with little guidance
September 29, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThree Indiana Supreme Court justices created a new requirement as an exercise of supervisory powers when it comes to informing
future defendants about the dangers of proceeding pro se, leaving two justices to dissent because the new requirement provides
no guidance as to what trial courts must do or say.
MoreBoone Circuit Judge Steven David to succeed retiring Justice Theodore R. Boehm
September 29, 2010
Michael HoskinsJudge Steven H. David said he would have been content staying in his job as Boone Circuit judge for the rest of his legal
career. But he took a chance, overcoming an initial doubt that he should apply for an Indiana Supreme Court opening and ultimately
rising to the top of 34 attorneys and judges to become the state’s 106th justice.
MoreMedicaid applicants facing 'tremendous hurdles'?
September 29, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerWhen filing a claim for Medicaid disability benefits, the process sounds straightforward: Complete an application that includes
all disabilities that would make the case that you deserve the benefits. If your application is deemed sufficient by a Medicaid
Medical Review Team, you get the benefits. If not, you receive a one- or two-page letter that includes information about how
you can appeal.
MoreJudicial selection process has no formula
September 29, 2010
Michael HoskinsSelecting a new Indiana Supreme Court member is a transparent process until it reaches the governor, and then the action moves
behind closed doors and the legal community is left holding its collective breath until learning who will be the state’s
next justice.
MoreSupreme Court will have 18-day gap between justices
September 28, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court will be missing one of its five members for almost three weeks as its new justice wraps up remaining
business on the Boone Circuit Court before taking the appellate bench.
MoreSupreme Court takes case involving sentencing discrepancy
September 27, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court granted transfer to a case in which a defendant challenged his sentence following his guilty plea
to Class B felony burglary and admitting to being a habitual offender.
MoreHigh court amends Indiana rules
September 24, 2010
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court has issued 14 orders amending various Indiana rules.
MoreReligious defense doesn't discharge court's subject matter jurisdiction
September 22, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA court with authority to hear defamation and invasion of privacy claims is not ousted of subject matter jurisdiction just
because a defendant pleads a religious defense, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled today.
MoreLawyers can't appeal termination without parent's authorization
September 22, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court held Tuesday that although parents have a statutory right to appellate counsel to appeal an order
ending their parental rights, a parent’s trial lawyer cannot pursue an appeal without the parent’s authorization.
MoreHigh court clarifies harmless error under Sixth Amendment
September 21, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court granted transfer to a man’s case in order to address the application of harmless error to
Sixth Amendment violations involving confronting those who create laboratory reports.
MoreSupreme Court takes 4 cases
September 21, 2010
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court granted transfer to four cases Sept. 17, including one involving translated transcripts presented
to a jury in a drug case.
MoreGovernor names Boone Circuit judge to Indiana Supreme Court
September 17, 2010
Michael Hoskins
Gov. Mitch Daniels announced
this morning his pick for the state’s highest appellate court, choosing Boone Circuit Judge Steven H. David to replace
retiring Justice Theodore R. Boehm once he steps down Sept. 30.
Governor chooses Judge Steven David as next Supreme Court justice
September 17, 2010
Michael HoskinsBoone Circuit Judge Steven David will become the next Indiana Supreme Court justice, meaning the state’s highest court will remain without a woman.
Justices remind parties about decision certification
September 16, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has granted a rehearing on the appeal involving East Chicago casino money, using the chance to warn
parties to not jump the gun in how it responds once an appellate ruling is initially issued.
MoreSupreme Court preps for lineup change
September 15, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court will soon see its first lineup change in more than a decade, and as that turnover approaches, the
state’s highest appellate court is mostly conducting business as usual.
MoreJustices take 3 cases
September 13, 2010
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court accepted transfer of three cases last week, including a case in which the Indiana Court of Appeals
lengthened a man’s sentence.
More5 vying for state judicial commissions
September 13, 2010
Michael HoskinsFive Indianapolis attorneys have put their names in the hat for a single opening on the state’s judicial commissions,
which are responsible for deciding whether disciplinary actions should be taken against a jurist and determining who should
be on the state’s appellate courts.
MoreCourt appoints new CLE commission members
September 13, 2010
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court has appointed three new members to the Commission for Continuing Legal Education to replace those
whose terms expire at the end of the year.
MoreJustices: BMV can require names to match SSA records
September 10, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe trial court was correct to find that the public interest in preventing fraudulent use of driver’s licenses trumps
some people’s desire to have their commonly used names on their licenses, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled today.
MoreJustices to hear arguments at Bloomington law school
September 10, 2010
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court travels to Bloomington Monday to hear arguments in the case of a teenage girl who was injured by
a golf ball while driving the beverage cart at a golf outing.
MoreJustices rule against POA on joint-account funds issue
September 9, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court ruled against a woman who was made power of attorney by the man she worked for as a caretaker and
opened bank accounts in both their names. The presumption is that the woman’s use of her power of attorney to benefit
herself made those accounts invalid, and she failed to overcome that presumption to allow her to inherit the money from those
accounts.
MoreJustices warn Indiana, out-of-state attorneys
September 3, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has a warning for attorneys both inside and outside the state: comply with the rules for being admitted
to practice here or else.
MoreJustices rule on Journey’s Account Statute
September 1, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court believes general negligence claims filed with the Indiana Department of Insurance can continue an
action already filed in state court relating to medical malpractice issues.
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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!