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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowThe following 7th Circuit Court of Appeals opinion was posted after IL deadline Monday:
United States of America v. Demarrio Barker
22-2131
Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, Indianapolis Division. Judge Sarah Evans Barker.
Criminal. Affirms Demarrio Barker’s 25-year sentence for distributing methamphetamine. Finds the district court did not commit clear error in managing the sentencing hearing or making the factual findings it did. Also finds sufficient evidence to support a finding that Barker acted willfully to obstruct justice.
7th Circuit Court of Appeals
Marcus Conner v. Dennis Reagle, Warden
22-1780
Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, Indianapolis Division. Judge Sarah Evans Barker.
Prisoner. Affirms the dismissal of Marcus Conner’s habeas petition. Finds the district court did not abuse its discretion in declining to equitably toll the limitations period governing Conner’s section 2254 petition.
Court of Appeals of Indiana
In the Matter of the Commitment of: B.A. v. State of Indiana
23A-MH-632
Mental health. Affirms an order that B.A. be involuntarily committed to the Logansport State Hospital. Finds B.A.’s objection to the purported insufficient service of process was not timely and that she has not demonstrated reversible error even if the service of process were insufficient. Also finds the hospital presented sufficient evidence to support the Hamilton Superior Court’s judgment.
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