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Indiana Court of Appeals
Kevin
C. O'Connell v. State of Indiana
18A02-1109-CR-889
Criminal. Affirms trial court’s decision to refuse O’Connell’s tendered jury instructions that the word
“voluntary” be included with each of his charges. Holds that other instructions covered the substance of the tendered
instructions.
James
Ripps v. State of Indiana
15A01-1109-CR-436
Criminal. Reverses trial court’s revocation of Ripps’ probation, holding that several factors – including
Ripps’ age, health and his efforts to comply with terms of his probation – indicate the court abused its discretion
in issuing its order.
Bennie
Chamberlain v. State of Indiana (NFP)
79A02-1108-CR-770
Criminal. Reverses sentences for Class C felony stalking, Class C felony criminal confinement and Class D felony residential
entry, holding the crimes were part of a single episode of criminal conduct and the consecutive sentences exceeded the maximum
allowable time under Indiana Code. Remands for resentencing, including attachment of habitual offender enhancement.
Milan
D. Zavodny, Trustee of the Milan D. Zavodny Trust v. Evelyn Ann Pavilionis Trust U/W/A, Dated 18 March 1997 (NFP)
75A03-1110-PL-458
Civil plenary. Holds trial court erred in awarding $43,000 in damages to Pavilionis and therefore reverses and remands for
a determination of actual damages, if any, and a determination of whether prejudgment interest should be awarded. Affirms
trial court’s denial of Zavodny’s request for a continuance.
Performance
Matters Associates and Conseco Marketing, LLC v. Patrick A. Fortune (NFP)
29A05-1107-PL-361
Civil plenary. Affirms trial court’s entry of judgment in favor of Fortune.
In
the Matter of the Paternity of N.M.E., Minor Child; J.E.E., Father v. J.B., Mother (NFP)
71A03-1112-JP-549
Juvenile. Reverses juvenile court’s order that father’s parenting time with daughter is to be supervised, holding
the court made no finding of physical endangerment or emotional impairment. Remands for court to enter findings or remove
restrictions on parenting time.
Mark
Shepard v. State of Indiana (NFP)
49A04-1108-CR-415
Criminal. Affirms convictions for Class C felony conspiracy to commit robbery and felony murder.














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...