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Deputy Allen County prosecutor dies

January 1, 2008

A deputy Allen County prosecutor died suddenly March 16 after a short illness. John William Archer was 58. Archer, a lifelong Hoosier, was born in Hartford City and earned his bachelor’s degree at Wabash College. He earned his J.D. at Valparaiso University School of Law. He spent 20 years in the Allen County Prosecutor’s Office and served as section head of the misdemeanor court. Prior to that, he owned Ruby Red Hot Records, a reflection of his love of music. He is survived…

Mental health, criminal justice training set

January 1, 2008

The National Alliance on Mental Illness Indiana is hosting later this month its Mental Health and Criminal Justice Training program, which is geared toward attorneys, judges, correctional officers, mental-health providers, and others to educate them about mental illness.Session topics include “Categories of Mental Illness,” “The View from Inside,” and “Interacting and Communicating with Persons with a Mental Illness.” Speakers include Dr. George Parker, medical director of the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addictions, and Timothy Lines, Ph.D., chief psychologist and…

Board approves new ICJI executive director

January 1, 2008

T. Neil Moore has been approved as executive director of the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute. The ICJI board approved the appointment by Gov. Mitch Daniels on Feb. 29. Moore comes to the position with many years of law enforcement experience, first working as an Indiana State Excise Police agent and then the Fort Wayne Police Department, where he served as chief of police for 10 years. After working in law enforcement, Moore became an assistant professor in the School of Public…

Governor appoints city court judge

January 1, 2008

Governor Mitch Daniels has appointed Brian G. Poindexter as judge of the Carmel City Court.

Transfer granted to school financing case

January 1, 2008

The Indiana Supreme Court granted transfer last week to a case of first impression involving the courts' authority to review the state's school financing formula.

Former Marion Superior judge dies

January 1, 2008

A former Marion Superior Court judge and longtime executive director of the Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council died April 5 at his home after a long illness.Hon. Richard P. Good Jr., 76, was appointed by Gov. Frank O’Bannon in 1997 to Marion Superior Court, where he served in the Criminal Division. During his time on the bench, he was chosen by his peers to serve on the executive committee. After leaving the bench in 2002, he took on temporary assignments as presiding…

Arguments in gambling case Thursday

January 1, 2008

The Indiana Court of Appeals hits the road Thursday to hear arguments at Anderson University in a case involving a compulsive gambler and what duty the casino had to prevent her from gambling.

Golf event for home-building non-profit

January 1, 2008

An Indianapolis-based organization that builds accessible homes for seriously injured Hoosiers is hosting its annual fundraising golf tournament Sept. 11. Organizers are expecting a full field, but as of this morning, limited space was available. Indianapolis attorney James Keller, of Keller & Keller, helped found Samantha's House Foundation in 2005 in response to a car accident […]

COA arguments set for IU student’s killer

January 1, 2008

The Indiana Court of Appeals will hear arguments Thursday in the case of the man convicted of killing an Indiana University student. John R. Myers II appeals his conviction of the murder of Jill Behrman, claiming the trial court committed several errors including denying his motion for a change of venue, denying his motions in limine to exclude testimony of certain witnesses, admitting an interrogation tape without proper admonition to the jury, and denying his motion for a mistrial due to…

Indiana’s e-ticket system nationally recognized

January 1, 2008

The Indiana Supreme Court’s e-ticket system has won an honorable mention in the 2008 Best of the Web and Digital Government Achievement Awards given by the Center for Digital Government. The court’s electronic Citation and Warning System (eCWS) was honored in the Government-to-Government category. Winners were recognized for the strides they have made to implement better access and more efficient Web delivery of public services.The e-ticketing program allows law enforcement to use hand-held devices to scan a bar code on driver’s…

AG won’t appeal sex-offender law ruling

January 1, 2008

The Office of Indiana Attorney General won’t appeal a federal court’s decision last month that ruled a law requiring sex offenders to allow for blanket consent of computer and home searches is unconstitutional. Instead of appealing, Attorney General Steve Carter said in a press release Thursday that the office will work with legislators this fall to create a law that will protect children from Internet predators but would not violate the Constitution. Carter also cited the cost to taxpayers as a…

Attorney to speak about politics, disabilities

January 1, 2008

Indianapolis attorney Gregory S. Fehribach will be in Muncie at Ball State University March 24 to speak to students about “The Politics of Disability” as part of Disability Awareness Month activities. The discussion is open to the public. Fehribach, a graduate and former student body president of Ball State, will speak about the importance of being engaged and involved in the political process to bring positive changes for people with disabilities. The attorney has dedicated a significant portion of his legal…

State files suit against mortgage lender

January 1, 2008

Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter has filed a lawsuit against mortgage lender Countrywide Home Loans Inc. for questionable practices, making Indiana the fifth state to take action against the largest lender in the country. The suit, No. 76C01-0808-PL-652, was mailed to Steuben Circuit Court Aug. 22 and filed the same day. The suit, which includes Countrywide’s parent company, Countrywide Financial Corporation, alleges the company engaged in deceptive and misleading practices that put borrowers in potentially risky and costly loans. Carter’s investigation…

IU law alumnus gives $2 million for scholarships

January 1, 2008

Indiana University School of Law – Bloomington alumnus Bill Hunt and his wife, Nancy, have donated $2 million to be used to provide scholarships to students working toward a law degree at Indiana Law.

Russian lawyers in Indy to learn legal system

January 1, 2008

Five Russian lawyers currently are visiting Indianapolis to learn about United States' legal issues and legal system.

State senator dies at home

January 1, 2008

State Sen. David C. Ford, R – Hartford City, died this morning in his home from complications related to pancreatic cancer. He was 59 years old. The four-term lawmaker was receiving hospice care and chemotherapy after being diagnosed with cancer in January. He kept abreast of this session via telephone and computer. In 2007, Ford served as assistant majority floor leader and chair of the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Technology. He also was a member of the Judiciary, Tax…

EBA executive director retires

January 1, 2008

Susan Helfrich, executive director of the Evansville Bar Association and Evansville Bar Foundation, retires today after nearly 25 years of service to the organizations.

Program focuses on schizophrenia, treatments

January 1, 2008

The director who oversees daily operations of services to mentally ill detainees in a Chicago jail will be the featured speaker of the program, “Choices in Recovery: Schizophrenia.” Dr. Carl Alaimo, director and chief psychologist of the Department of Mental Health Services for Cermak Health Services of Cook County, Ill., will speak during a program May 8 in Greenwood. He has more than 30 years experience in the fields of mental health, chemical dependency, substance abuse treatment, and training in correctional…

Arguments set in Lake County early-voting case

January 1, 2008

The Indiana Court of Appeals will hear arguments in the Lake County early-voter registration appeal at 1:30 p.m. EDT Oct. 30 in the Indiana Supreme Court Courtroom, Statehouse Room 317, Indianapolis.

ICADV’s annual conference, auction Oct. 21-22

January 1, 2008

Two nationally known activists will speak at the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence's 26th annual fall conference Oct. 21-22 in Indianapolis.

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