Indiana Supreme Court hands down suspension, probation for Indianapolis attorney
The Indiana Supreme Court has disciplined an Indianapolis attorney for his refusal to refund fees to a client after not filing a sentence modification petition.
IL Staff
Articles
Indiana Supreme Court issues suspension order, probation terms for former Elkhart County deputy prosecutor
The Indiana Supreme Court has suspended former Elkhart County deputy prosecutor Benjamin Mattingly as part of a conditional disciplinary order.
Indiana Supreme Court dismisses woman’s appeal to enter Perry County Courthouse
The Indiana Supreme Court dismissed an appeal to allow a woman to enter the Perry County Courthouse after the Perry Circuit Court entered an administrative order preventing her from getting in without an assigned escort.
Man found guilty but mentally ill in Vanderburgh County murder
A Vanderburgh County jury has found a man guilty but mentally ill in a murder trial involving a January 2023 shooting incident.
Magistrates nominated to fill Marion County judicial vacancy
The Marion County Judicial Selection Committee announced three nominees on Friday to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Marion Superior Court Judge Cynthia Ayers.
Former Aurora Farmers Fair treasurer charged with stealing fair funds
The former treasurer for the Aurora Farmers Fair in southeastern Indiana was arrested and charged with felony theft after being accused of using fair funds to make more than $70,000 in personal purchases.
Indiana Supreme Court grants appeal from DCS over reversal of mother’s rights
The Indiana Supreme Court granted the transfer of one case last week in which the state’s appellate court had reversed the termination of a mother’s parental rights.
Indiana Supreme Court to hear three oral arguments April 25
The Indiana Supreme Court will hear three oral arguments on April 25, including one involving a Fort Wayne firefighter’s complaint against an electric scooter company.
Muncie woman sentenced to 32 years in prison for drug dealing-related death
A Muncie woman faces 32 years in prison after being sentenced in Delaware Circuit Court Wednesday for dealing in a controlled substance resulting in death.
13 applicants seek Marion Superior Court judgeship
The Marion County Judicial Selection Committee will interview 13 applicants next week for the vacancy created by Marion Superior Judge Cynthia Ayers’ retirement.
Commission names five nominees to fill St. Joseph Superior Court vacancy
The nominees will be submitted to Gov. Eric Holcomb for consideration, and he will make the final selection.
Parent sues Pike Township school district after bus driver sentenced for choking student
A mother is suing the Metropolitan School District of Pike Township and Pike Township Bus Transportation after one of school system’s drivers was sentenced for choking her son on a school bus.
Man sentenced to 63 years for 2020 shooting death at Indy intersection
Keith Cole has been sentenced to 63 years in prison for the murder of an Indianapolis man at a near-northside intersection in October 2020, according to the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office.
Indiana Supreme Court grants transfer of two cases, denies 31
Indiana Supreme Court approved the transfer of two Court of Appeals cases last week, denying 31 others that came before the justices.
Indiana Supreme Court suspends former congressman, ex-Bartholomew County prosecutor
A former U.S. congressman from Indiana and an ex-Bartholomew County prosecutor have been suspended from practicing law in the state, according to orders issued Friday by the Indiana Supreme Court.
Indy man sentenced to 29 years in federal prison for armed robberies at area restaurants
An Indianapolis man was sentenced to 29 years in federal prison after committing armed robbery at six Indianapolis restaurants and shooting at an employee, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana.
Faegre Drinker names new Indianapolis office leader
Brian Garrison is a labor and employment partner who has been with the firm since 2005.
Indiana Supreme Court forms commission to address attorney shortage
The Indiana Supreme Court has established a 23-member Commission on Indiana’s Legal Future, poised to address the attorney shortage across the state and make recommendations to the court.
Indiana high court amends rules on professional conduct, trial procedure
The Indiana Supreme Court published an order Wednesday amending the Administrative Rules, Rules of Professional Conduct and Rules of Trial Procedure.
Indiana State Police to participate in drug ‘take back’ day
The “Take Back” initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft through proper disposal of unwanted prescription drugs.