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County restores original service
January 19, 2011
Rebecca BerfangerAfter the Indiana Department of Corrections switched in the summer of 2010 from one victims’ notification service to
another as a cost-saving measure, one northern Indiana county has restored its program with the previous service provider.
MoreSCOTUS hears Indiana case
January 19, 2011
Michael HoskinsIndiana Federal Community Defender Bill Marsh made his debut appearance before the nation’s highest court on Jan. 12,
arguing an Indiana case that questions whether vehicular flight from police is considered “violent” and warrants
a higher sentence under the Armed Career Criminal Act.
MoreComments welcomed for many court rule amendments
January 18, 2011
Michael HoskinsA multitude of Indiana court rules are being examined for potential revision, and the legal community has a chance to offer
comment about how those changes are made.
MoreSCOTUS refuses to accept two Indiana cases
January 18, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe nation’s highest court has refused to take two Indiana cases, including the high-profile abuse and neglect case
of 3-year-old TaJanay Bailey that revealed fatal flaws in the state’s child welfare system.
MoreCourt clarifies rules relating to filing deadlines
January 17, 2011
Michael HoskinsFiling deadlines are important for attorneys in any case. But some recent confusion in a child custody appeal brought to light
some uncertainty about how the state’s appellate rules compute some of those deadlines when “non-business days”
or “calendar days” are applied to the motions practices before the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.
MoreTalk to a Lawyer Today includes 3 dozen sites
January 17, 2011
Rebecca BerfangerWhile many attorneys get a day off of work today because courts, government offices, banks, and many businesses are closed
to honor the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr., more than 200 lawyers have volunteered to spend two hours answering legal
questions from the public as part of the Indiana State Bar Association’s 10th annual Talk to a Lawyer Today event.
MoreSupreme Court takes public intoxication case
January 17, 2011
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court will rule on whether a woman’s conviction of Class B misdemeanor public intoxication should
be reversed because she wasn’t in a public place within the meaning of Indiana Code at the time police stopped her car.
This issue divided the Indiana Court of Appeals, which reversed Brenda Moore’s conviction.
MoreState urges SCOTUS to deny judicial canons case
January 17, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Attorney General’s Office has filed a brief with the nation’s highest court, urging the justices to
not hear a case about whether Indiana’s judicial canons constitutionally infringe on the free speech rights of those
on or vying for seats on the bench.
MoreValparaiso law school hosts discussion on race for MLK event
January 17, 2011
Rebecca BerfangerThe 2011 Martin Luther King Lecture, “After Obama: Three ‘Post-Racial’ Challenges,” will take place
at Valparaiso University School of Law Jan. 20. The event begins at 4 p.m. at Weseman Hall, 656 S. Greenwich St., Valparaiso.
It is free and open to the public. Advance registration is not required.
More3 judges dissent on rehearing denial in stun belt case
January 14, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe full 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has decided to not rehear an Indiana case about a convicted murder’s ineffective
assistance of trial counsel claims relating to a stun belt used in court, though three judges disagreed and felt the northern
Indiana federal judge’s decision should be upheld.
MoreJudges reverse dismissal of application to adjust claim
January 14, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals reversed the decision by the full Worker’s Compensation Board that a medical services provider’s
application for an adjustment of claim was barred by the two-year statute of limitations found in Indiana Code Section 22-3-3-3.
The appellate court relied on a recent decision involving a similar scenario to make its ruling.
MoreGovernor names new head of DOC
January 14, 2011
IL StaffBruce Lemmon will be the new commissioner of the Indiana Department of Correction. Gov. Mitch Daniels’ office announced
the appointment Thursday.
MoreOngoing appeal could impact IMPD officer's case
January 13, 2011
Michael HoskinsAn Indiana Court of Appeals decision from last fall could prove to be a game-changer for how the state’s largest county
handles the high-profile prosecution of a police officer accused of drunk driving that resulted in one death and other injuries.
MoreNew Supreme Court lineup could change pro se case outcome
January 13, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court is thinking about rehearing a case it ruled on four months ago, in which a majority at the time
created a new rule but offered no guidance for trial judges on informing future defendants about the dangers of proceeding
pro se.
MoreLast day for legislators to file bills
January 13, 2011
IL StaffToday is the deadline for state senators to file Senate bills to be considered during the 2011 session. State representatives’
deadline for filing House bills was Tuesday and they have until today to file vehicle bills.
MoreOrder addresses selection of special judges
January 13, 2011
IL StaffTo allow time for counties to amend their local rules to conform with Indiana Administrative Rule 3 regarding the selection
of special judges, the Indiana Supreme Court has issued an order establishing temporary procedures for selecting these judges.
MoreLongtime Indy attorney dies
January 12, 2011
IL StaffMerrill Moores, who loved the law and mentoring young attorneys, died Jan. 5. Moores is the father of a Marion County juvenile
judge and an Indianapolis attorney.
MoreCOA panel divided on trial court involvement with subpoena
January 12, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals split today on whether an Indiana trial court had the authority to order a company to comply
with a subpoena issued by arbitrators in New York.
MoreJustices set man's execution date
January 12, 2011
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court has ordered the man convicted of killing his wife, her ex-husband, and her son be put to death in
April.
MoreCourt upholds convictions, sentence of a man who shot Indy officer
January 12, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed a defendant’s convictions and sentence related to the shooting of an Indianapolis
Metropolitan Police Department officer in the summer of 2008.
MoreJudges find enhancement doesn't violate double jeopardy principles
January 11, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals tackled an issue of first impression in a case involving double jeopardy principles. A defendant’s
sentence was enhanced under the Firearm Enhancement Statute following a conviction for reckless homicide.
MoreSecurity increased following threats to judge
January 11, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Huntington County Sheriff’s Department has taken steps to protect a northeastern Indiana judge after learning of
threats made against the judge late last week.
MoreMaurer dean chosen president-elect of national law school association
January 11, 2011
IL StaffIndiana University Maurer School of Law Dean Lauren K. Robel was elected president-elect of the American Association of Law
Schools at the annual meeting of its House of Representatives Jan. 7.
MoreChief justice to give State of Judiciary Wednesday
January 11, 2011
IL StaffIndiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard will give his 24th State of the Judiciary Wednesday in the Indiana
House Chambers.
MoreSCOTUS declines to consider Indiana case
January 10, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe nation’s highest court has refused to consider an Indiana case involving whether a defendant’s no contest
plea to an out-of-state murder can be used to qualify him as a serious violent felon on a conviction here.
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The court of appeals not only tries to rewrite or interpret the law to suit their fancy, now they choose play stupid as well. Every consideration must be given to pro se litigants, who are not held to the same standards as attorneys, as stated by,SCOTUS. I assume they didn't have a lawyer, since one wasn't mentioned and I strongly suggest thatb the rest of the, origional petitioners get back in there and fight for their rights.
the irony of situations like this is that the clients whom conour cheated are the ones who should be pulling hardest for him to remain free and keep his law license, so they have some hopes of him paying back. really bury the guy deep and then there will be little hope of restitution
Qualified immunity, means that if you wear a badge, you are exempt from law and free to do anything you please! The courts will back badge toting individuals, because they think they are above the law as well. They think, they have judicial immunity, they do not.
Deeply, deeply concerned? I'll bet if it was the judge's money that had been swindled we'd see deep concern with actual consequences. First a Ponzi scheme, then a shell game with the assets…c'mon, hasn't Conour abused the judicial system and his clients long enough? I say enough already.
Wow, just wow.