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Court rejects man's explanation of 'briefly'
November 15, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA man charged with a drug dealing offense near a school wasn’t entitled to a jury instruction stating he was only “briefly”
within 1,000 feet of school property because the drug transaction was short in time even though it happened at his house,
the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled today.
MoreNo error in refusal to tender 'missing witness' instruction
November 15, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a man’s drug convictions, finding the District Court didn’t err by refusing
to give the jury a requested “missing witness” instruction.
MoreDespite out-of-court agreement, COA upholds motion to strike
November 15, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals encourages collegiality among attorneys when it comes to resolving issues outside of court, but
it had to uphold the striking of documents because they were not timely filed with the trial court. The parties’ attorneys
agreed to an extension of time to reply outside of court, but the trial court had no choice but to not allow the late reply.
MoreICJI awards grant for study of juvenile courts
November 15, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerTwo Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs professors at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
have received a $200,000 grant from the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute to study the records of juvenile delinquents in
Indiana to determine if juvenile court personnel treated defendants differently based on race, the school announced today.
MoreCourt upholds juvenile placement with DOC
November 12, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals upheld placing a juvenile with the Indiana Department of Correction over his objections that
there was a less restrictive alternative available.
MoreCOA affirms Avon ordinance invalid
November 12, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Town of Avon’s attempt to regulate by ordinance a township and conservancy district’s ability to remove and
sell groundwater located in a park failed because the ordinance violated Indiana law, the Indiana Court of Appeals held today.
MoreJustices disbar attorney
November 12, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court chose to disbar a Marion County attorney due to his pattern of neglect in clients’ cases.
MorePlaintiff attorney chosen to serve on judicial commissions
November 11, 2010
Michael HoskinsAn Indianapolis plaintiff attorney has received the most votes from colleagues to join the Indiana Judicial Nominating and
Judicial Qualifications commissions, and he’ll take a spot on a seven-person panel in January.
MoreJudge denies summary judgment in legal malpractice suit
November 11, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA federal judge denied summary judgment for an attorney and his law firm on legal malpractice and other claims, ruling the
defendants failed to present a coherent argument to support summary judgment.
MoreCOA to visit high school for oral arguments
November 11, 2010
IL StaffThe Indiana Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments in a trespass and resisting law enforcement case at an Indianapolis
high school Nov. 16.
MoreNorthern District Local Rules amended
November 11, 2010
IL StaffFour local rules have been amended in the U.S. District Court of Indiana, Northern District. Changes have been made to Local
Rule 7.1, Motion Practice; Length and Form of Briefs; L.R. 56.1 Summary Judgment Procedure; L.R. 200.1, Bankruptcy Cases and
Proceedings; and Appendix C, Notice to Pro Se Litigant.
MoreCOA: State could charge man for leaving scene of fatal accident
November 10, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed a man’s conviction for failing to return to the scene of a fatal accident, finding
the state wasn’t barred under collateral estoppel principles from prosecuting him for the same crime as another man
who had already been convicted of causing the victim’s death.
MoreHigh court vacates transfer order
November 10, 2010
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court has decided not to take the case of a man who claimed he received ineffective assistance of trial
counsel.
MoreATC chairman stepping down
November 10, 2010
IL StaffP. Thomas Snow, a former judge in Wayne County, is resigning as chairman of the Alcohol & Tobacco Commission.
MoreNew advertising rule on law firm monikers sparks concern
November 10, 2010
Michael HoskinsNew attorney advertising rules adopted recently by the Indiana Supreme Court have some lawyers throughout the state worried
that they’re being forced to change their law firm names from what’s historically been allowed.
MoreHuman trafficking cases on the rise in Indiana
November 10, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerWhile it may still be an issue under the radar of many Hoosiers, human trafficking seems to be thriving in Indiana.
MoreGiving a gift of life
November 10, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerFor some, when a family member needs something, there’s no doubt that the right thing to do is step up and give. That
was the case with two members of the legal community.
MoreLawyer sentenced on child porn case
November 10, 2010
Michael HoskinsAnderson attorney Samuel Hasler, who pled guilty to a pair of child pornography charges, has received a 151-month sentence,
meaning he’ll spend more than 12 years behind bars and then face a lifetime of supervised release.
MoreDiversity issues affect family law
November 10, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerWhile family law cases can be complicated – especially if children are involved and a case has ended up in front of
a judge after the parties couldn’t come to an agreement on their own through mediation – the issues only get more
complicated when fundamental differences exist between the parties.
MoreNew national act would address adult guardianship matters
November 10, 2010
Michael HoskinsNew law changes are on the horizon in order to create more uniform guardianship laws throughout the country and reduce conflicts
between states.
MoreSecond Century suit can proceed
November 10, 2010
Michael HoskinsA Marion Superior judge has lifted a stay on the litigation involving East Chicago’s accounting and use of casino revenue,
allowing the state to proceed with discovery and ask the court to require a for-profit organization to turn over documents
relating to millions in casino revenue.
MoreBrizzi disciplinary case delayed again
November 10, 2010
Michael HoskinsBy the time Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi faces a disciplinary hearing on alleged misconduct about how he publicly
discussed pending cases, he’ll have finished his term and will no longer be prosecutor in the state’s largest
county.
MoreNew federal judge sworn in, robed
November 10, 2010
IL StaffU.S. Judge Jon DeGuilio took his oath and was officially sworn in Oct. 29 as the newest member of the U.S. District Court,
Northern District of Indiana, where he’ll preside in the South Bend division.
MoreCorporate attorney serves as insurer's litigation counsel
November 10, 2010
Michael HoskinsCrown Point attorney Shontrai Irving may be considered a success story in the legal world with multiple awards illustrating
his experience in the corporate, criminal, and civil sides of the law. But that’s only one part of what he does, and
while he loves the lawyering, it’s not what makes him the most proud.
MoreEditorial: Human trafficking is local issue
November 10, 2010
Editorial Indiana LawyerIt’s a silent and devastating problem going on right under our noses, and it’s going to take courage and a willingness
to ask invasive and uncomfortable questions to stop it.
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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.
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...