Indiana Court of Appeals
Lamont Holloway v. State of Indiana
49A02-1207-CR-548
Criminal. Affirms convictions of Class B felony burglary and Class D felony theft. The evidence was sufficient to support
the convictions.
In the Matter of the Paternity of G.W., J.W. v. R.M.
22A01-1205-JP-234
Juvenile. Reverses denial of mother’s two motions to dismiss the paternity action commenced by R.M. R.M. cannot serve
as G.W.’s next friend, and R.M. failed to timely register with the Putative Father Registry, so he impliedly consented
to the adoption of his minor child and is now barred from establishing paternity.
Midwest Minerals, Inc. v. Fred L. Wilson, Rick Jenkins, Joseph Kenworthy, Michael Tewell, and James Clayton, et al.
84A04-1205-MI-258
Miscellaneous. Affirms judgment in favor of the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Area Plan Commission of Vigo County and the
Board of Commissioners of Vigo County on Midwest Minerals’ complaint alleging inverse condemnation and seeking damages.
The trial court didn’t err when it concluded that the 17-month period from the time that the public water condition
was implemented until it was reversed did not constitute inverse condemnation.
Storm Damage Specialists of America d/b/a America's SDS Construction, Inc. v. Melissa A. Johnson and Michael
B. Johnson
64A03-1209-CT-386
Civil tort. The trial court properly entered judgment in favor of the Johnsons after Storm Damage Specialists collected an
insurance check and failed to perform any work on the Johnsons’ roof. Finds the court erred when it ordered Storm Damage
Specialists to pay four times the $4,224.78 compensatory damages amount. Remands with instructions the trial court award treble
damages and reduce the total judgment award by $4,224.78.
Paula Tackett v. State of Indiana (NFP)
35A05-1205-CR-267
Criminal. Affirms convictions and sentence for Class A felony dealing in methamphetamine and Class B felony conspiracy to
commit dealing.
Michael Chambers v. State of Indiana (NFP)
53A01-1209-CR-401
Criminal. Affirms convictions of two counts of Class B felony sexual misconduct with a minor but remands to the trial court
with instructions to impose concurrent sentences.
Jason A. Cafouras v. State of Indiana (NFP)
16A01-1208-CR-347
Criminal. Affirms conviction of Class A misdemeanor of driving while suspended.
Michael Merriweather v. State of Indiana (NFP)
49A05-1204-CR-159
Criminal. Affirms convictions of Class B felonies robbery and attempted robbery, Class A misdemeanor carrying a handgun without
a license and Class C felony carrying a handgun without a license. Remands with instructions to correct the abstract of judgment
and chronological case summary because they contain clerical errors.
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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...