Opinions Feb. 26, 2016
Indiana Court of Appeals
Timothy L. Coats v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)
02A03-1510-CR-1657
Criminal. Affirms conviction of Level 6 felony resisting law enforcement.
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Historic courtroom illustrations acquired by Library of Congress
Ninety-six original courtroom drawings from high-profile trials over the past four decades have been acquired by the Library of Congress.
Supreme Court: Ex post facto laws don’t apply to 2 sex offenders
The Indiana Supreme Court affirmed two men had to register as sex offenders after moving from other states, saying the requirement did not violate the Indiana Constitution’s prohibition against ex post facto laws.
Schedule set for final Supreme Court interviews
The final interview schedule on March 3-4 for 15 applicants vying to replace Justice Brent Dickson on the Indiana Supreme Court was released Friday by the Judicial Nominating Commission.
Former dentistry clinic director sues IU over firing
A former clinic director at the Indiana University School of Dentistry in Indianapolis who was fired last year after students complained he inappropriately touched them is suing to get his job back, saying he was denied a fair hearing
Pence names former Indianapolis police chief Hite to post
The former chief of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department will now head the Indiana Civil Rights Commission following an appointment by Gov. Mike Pence.
Apple’s best arguments against the US over iPhone access
Apple has just days left to marshal its legal arguments in the biggest battle in a generation pitting public safety against personal privacy: the U.S. government versus one of the world’s most powerful technology companies.
FBI investigating Indiana hatchet attack as hate crime
A recent hatchet attack near Bloomington against a high school exchange student from China is being investigated by the FBI as a possible hate crime.
COA: Wood boiler cannot be used while court case is pending
The Indiana Court of Appeals reversed the denial of a preliminary injunction sought by a couple, finding they could stop neighbors from using an outside wood boiler during their legal action.
COA agrees state did not interfere with defense
The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed a man’s convictions for criminal confinement and domestic battery, among other charges, after it found the state did not interfere by not allowing one of the man’s witnesses to testify.
Opinions Feb. 25, 2016
Indiana Court of Appeals
John H. Hill v. State of Indiana
20A03-1507-CR-907
Criminal. Affirms John Hill’s convictions of criminal confinement, a Class C felony, domestic battery, a Class D felony, domestic battery, a Class A misdemeanor and interference with the reporting of a crime, a Class A misdemeanor. The state did not interfere with his defense by moving to exclude the testimony of a witness.
6 states sue Obama administration over Affordable Care Act
Six states, including Indiana, filed a new lawsuit Wednesday against the Obama administration over the Affordable Care Act.
Suit aims to strike down law barring vote by committed mentally ill
A proposed class-action lawsuit naming state election officials and the clerk of Jefferson County argues a 1995 state law preventing people committed to a state hospital from voting in local elections is unconstitutional.
Lawmakers back dropping ‘he’ references to state officials
Legislators have approved replacing all the male pronouns in laws describing the duties of Indiana's statewide officeholders with gender-neutral terms.
Residential substance abuse treatment grant applications sought
Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners grant applications are being accepted until March 31, the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute announced Thursday.
14th Amendment rights not violated by voice test
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals found a man’s 14th Amendment rights were not violated when he was asked to take a voice stress test as part of an administrative investigation into possible wrongdoing as a police officer.
Court finds double jeopardy in stalking case
The Indiana Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a man’s conviction of stalking as a Class C felony to Dearborn Superior Court because of double jeopardy violations. The court did uphold invasion of privacy charges and the revocation of his probation.
Indianapolis man convicted of murder in home explosion
An Indianapolis man was convicted of murder, arson and insurance fraud on Wednesday for his role in a 2012 house explosion that killed two neighbors and devastated a subdivision in the southern part of the city.
ESPN makes appeal for Notre Dame police records
ESPN Inc. argued public policy, legislative intent and precedent in Indiana and other states favor a Court of Appeals order for University of Notre Dame police to release records of incidents involving student athletes.
Appeals court reverses Indy recycling contract decision
The Indiana Court of Appeals has reversed summary judgment in favor of the city of Indianapolis and the Board of Public Works regarding a controversial contract with Covanta to create a trash and recycling center.