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Indiana securities attorney dies
July 5, 2011
Michael HoskinsProminent Indiana trial attorney Thomas A. Hargett, who obtained a $262 million jury verdict against a securities company
nearly a decade ago, died last week after battling cancer.
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.
MorePermanent 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.
MoreAppeals court reverses District Court on overtime pay
July 1, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a District Court’s finding that a tow truck driver was not entitled to
overtime pay.
MoreAnti-terrorism simulation documentary wins Emmy Award
July 1, 2011
IL StaffA documentary about the 2009 anti-terrorism simulation exercise hosted by Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis won
an Emmy Award.
MoreHammond traffic judge faces misconduct charges
June 30, 2011
Michael HoskinsHammond City Judge Jeffrey A. Harkin faces three misconduct charges for operating an illegal traffic school deferral program
and dismissing cases without assessing required fees, as well as dissuading one litigant from contesting a seatbelt violation
in court.
MoreCourt orders new arson trial
June 30, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals ordered a new trial for a man convicted of arson because the trial court erred in letting the
state amend the charging information after it had read the original charges to the jury.
MoreSupreme Court rules on cheek swab case
June 30, 2011
Jennifer NelsonIn a 4-1 decision handed down June 30, the Indiana Supreme Court found a man's consent to the swab of his cheek for DNA
was voluntary, so the swab didn't violate the Fourth Amendment.
MoreCOA turns to dictionary in contract dispute
June 30, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryCiting Black’s Law Dictionary’s definitions of “solicit” and “induce,” the Indiana Court
of Appeals has affirmed a trial court’s finding that a software company did not violate terms of its contract with another
business.
MoreLawmakers discuss scope of police entry case
June 30, 2011
Michael HoskinsA Bedford lawyer-legislator says a recent Indiana Supreme Court decision on resisting police entry has resulted in more feedback
from attorneys and residents statewide than he’s experienced since the daylight saving time debate.
MoreJustices split on recovery of attorney fees under Adult Wrongful Death Statute
June 30, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court issued three opinions June 29 dealing with what fees are recoverable under the Adult Wrongful Death
Statute, holding that attorney fees, litigation expenses, and loss of services can be recovered. Chief Justice Randall T.
Shepard and Justice Robert Rucker dissented in each decision, believing that those fees aren’t allowed under the statute.
MoreHigh court divided on revising molester's sentence
June 30, 2011
Jennifer NelsonTwo justices dissented from their colleague’s decision to reduce a child molester’s sentence more than 50 years,
believing the opinion “blurs the guidance” given in a 2008 opinion regarding sentence reviews.
MoreJustices: Child placement statutes are constitutional
June 29, 2011
Michael HoskinsIn a much-anticipated ruling, the Indiana Supreme Court has ruled three statutes relating to juvenile judges’ authority
on out-of-state placement cases are constitutional and that the Department of Child Services has statutory power to consider
costs when considering those placements.
MoreHearing officer finds in Carl Brizzi's favor in disciplinary action
June 29, 2011
Michael HoskinsA hearing officer recommends that disciplinary charges be dismissed against ex-Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi, and now
it’s up to the Indiana Supreme Court to consider the case.
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.
MoreCourt: Man may be classified as sexually violent predator
June 29, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court ruled 4-1 that classifying a man as a sexually violent predator due to an amendment to the Sex Offender
Registration Act doesn’t violate Indiana’s prohibition of ex post facto laws or the doctrine of separation of
powers.
MoreAttorney general appealing Planned Parenthood decision
June 29, 2011
IL StaffIndiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller has filed a notice of appeal regarding the recent decision by U.S. Judge Tanya Walton
Pratt to halt enforcement of a new law which withholds funding from abortion providers.
MoreJustices reduce molester's sentence to 110 years
June 28, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court found that an enhanced sentence for a man convicted of nine counts of molesting his girlfriend’s
young daughter is warranted, but reduced the man’s 324-year sentence to 110 years.
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.
MoreRecount commission rules in favor of secretary of state
June 28, 2011
IL StaffIndiana Secretary of State Charlie White will remain in office. The Indiana Recount Commission voted 3-0 in favor of White,
finding the Indiana Democratic Party didn’t provide sufficient evidence that White wasn’t eligible to take office.
MoreJustices take certified question on railroad issue
June 27, 2011
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court has accepted a certified question posed by the United States Court of Federal Claims regarding railbanking
and interim trail use.
MoreHigh Court accepts 7 transfers
June 27, 2011
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court has taken seven cases on transfer, including a case in which the lower appellate court was split
on a construction manager’s duty to an injured worker.
MoreJudge: Man did not knowingly waive right to counsel
June 27, 2011
Jennifer NelsonAn Indiana Court of Appeals judge raised six points in a dissent Monday as to why he disagreed with his colleagues’
decision to affirm the revocation of a man’s probation based on the conclusion that the defendant knowingly, intelligently,
and voluntarily waived his right to counsel.
MoreAppellate court divided over trust liability
June 27, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals split Monday in a probate suit involving whether trustees failed to distribute a portion of the
trust corpus in a timely manner. The majority upheld finding the trustees liable, but ordered a re-evaluation of compensatory
damages and attorney fees.
MoreJudges halt enforcement of challenged laws
June 27, 2011
Jennifer NelsonTwo federal judges issued preliminary injunctions June 24 preventing parts of two new controversial laws regarding immigration
and funding of Planned Parenthood of Indiana from being enforced.
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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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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.