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Majority reverses Hopper advisement created last year
November 29, 2011
Jennifer NelsonA divided Indiana Supreme Court has reversed its 2010 decision to require pro se defendants be informed about the dangers
of pleading guilty without an attorney. Two of the justices who originally voted to create the “Hopper advisement”
found themselves in the minority on the high court’s decision on rehearing.
MoreSymposium to examine America Invents Act
November 29, 2011
IL StaffThe Intellectual Property Law and Innovation Symposium at Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis on Dec. 2
will focus on recent changes to IP law created by the America Invents Act.
MoreMarion County judge admonished for fundraising flyer
November 29, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications has admonished a Marion Superior judge for mailing a questionable re-election
fundraising flyer that it says put the judiciary in a negative light and implied that justice is for sale.
MoreCOA addresses impact of guilty pleas on immigration status
November 28, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed the denial of a man’s petitions for post-conviction relief, finding his attorneys’
failure to advise him of adverse immigration consequences of pleading guilty did not prejudice his defense.
MoreAppellate judges travel to Indianapolis high school
November 28, 2011
IL StaffThe Indiana Court of Appeals will hear arguments in Christopher Bryant v. State of Indiana Tuesday at Lawrence North
High School in Indianapolis.
MoreJudge grants limited class certification in stage collapse lawsuit
November 28, 2011
Michael HoskinsWhile she said she doubts the plaintiffs can win their case, U.S. Judge Sarah Evans Barker is allowing limited class certification
in a lawsuit challenging the state’s $5 million damage liability cap. Plaintiffs incurred injuries in the Indiana State
Fair stage collapse Aug. 13.
More7th Circuit cautions against 'ostrich-like' advocacy
November 23, 2011
Michael HoskinsWarning appellate lawyers not to ignore precedent, a 7th Circuit Court of Appeals decision today issues a short but clear
message to not use “ostrich-like” tactics when briefing and arguing cases.
MoreCOA delves into grammar in reversing trial court
November 23, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe Indiana Court of Appeals issued three opinions Wednesday that dissect the grammar of a state statute in reversing a trial
court’s decision regarding sentence enhancements.
More7th Circuit rules on Indiana's prison grievance process
November 23, 2011
Michael HoskinsAddressing a question for the first time about prison inmate complaints, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals held that a prisoner's
participation in internal affairs investigations isn’t an alternative for the administrative process an inmate must
follow in filing a grievance.
MoreSupreme Court rules town can regulate aquifer's water use
November 23, 2011
Michael HoskinsUnderground aquifers are “watercourses” as defined by state law and as a result the Indiana Supreme Court says
community officials have the ability to reasonably regulate how that water is taken out and used by other local governments.
MoreHoliday court closures, bankruptcy court changes
November 23, 2011
IL StaffIndiana’s courts will be closed Thursday in honor of Thanksgiving. However, some court offices will be available to
handle emergencies on Friday.
MoreStarting over
November 23, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryProject GRACE helps ex-offenders overcome barriers to employment.
MoreTargeting stolen money
November 23, 2011
Michael HoskinsAG says lawsuits against public officials show need for better oversight.
MoreUnifying Indiana courts
November 23, 2011
Michael HoskinsUnification of courts is leading to greater efficiency and cooperation.
MoreYear-end rush for CLE set to begin
November 23, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryBar associations and law firms prepare for the year-end CLE rush.
MoreStopped short
November 23, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryState tuition law creates chasm between undocumented immigrants and college.
MoreJudge rejects dental coverage cap
November 23, 2011
Michael HoskinsRuling puts Medicaid dental program in jeopardy.
MoreKnowing the possible consequences
November 23, 2011
Michael HoskinsLegal community works to ensure defendants know plea agreements could impact immigration status.
MoreIllinois attorney to lead Indiana Tech law school
November 23, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe former dean of Southern Illinois University School of Law has been chosen as dean for Indiana Tech’s new law school,
school officials announced Nov. 11.
MoreCOA orders trial court to award credit for time served
November 22, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe Indiana Court of Appeals has ruled a trial court erred in calculating credit for time served but found the record was
insufficient to prove that additional credit time should be awarded for the defendant’s participation in a drug-treatment
program.
MoreMagistrate applicants sought
November 22, 2011
IL StaffSt. Joseph Circuit Court Judge Michael Gotsch is seeking applicants for the position of magistrate judge.
MoreTax Court rules on inheritance tax valuation
November 22, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Tax Court has rejected an estate’s attempt to sidestep trial rules by allowing verified tax returns to stand
in for affidavits in determining a property’s fair market value.
MoreEnrollment deadline approaching for public policy mediation course
November 22, 2011
IL StaffIndiana University School of Law – Indianapolis will hold its semi-annual Public Policy Mediation within State Government
course from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Jan. 2-6, 2012.
MoreJustices accept two cases
November 21, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has granted transfer in two cases, one examining medical malpractice
liability evidence for damages and another examining how Marion County’s mass tort litigation rules impact the overall
goal of orderly and speedy justice in an asbestos case.
MoreCourt relies on equitable estoppel determination test
November 21, 2011
Michael HoskinsExamining both state and national caselaw in an appeal involving an Allen County car crash, the Indiana Court of Appeals has
used a two-part test in determining whether equitable estoppel is available to those filing a claim.
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Never heard of remand to another state. How often does that happen?
I highly recommend Deanna and her team of professionals that serve the legal community. Great information and many thanks for sharing.
they are pushing these cases against lawyers too far. thought-crime.
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.