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Indiana files same-sex marriage petition with SCOTUS

In the race to get a same-sex marriage case before the Supreme Court of the United States this term, Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller’s office is arguing the state’s three lawsuits provide the best vehicle for resolving the same-sex marriage issue.

Opinions Sept. 9, 2014 ILD

Indiana Court of Appeals
Homer Ballard v. State of Indiana (NFP)
84A05-1310-CR-524
Criminal. Affirms Ballard’s conviction of two counts of robbery as Class B felonies and his 40-year aggregate sentence.

Lance Brownlee v. State of Indiana (NFP)
07A01-1312-CR-528
Criminal. Affirms conviction of Class A felony child molesting and Brownlee’s status as a credit-restricted felon, receiving one day credit for every six days served.  

Monica L. Ritter v. State of Indiana (NFP)
05A02-1401-CR-52
Criminal. Affirms conviction of Class A misdemeanor criminal conversion.

Todd A. Garland v. State of Indiana (NFP)
49A05-1403-CR-96
Criminal. Affirms conviction of forgery as a Class C felony and six-year sentence.

William Mallory v. State of Indiana (NFP)
84A01-1312-CR-555
Criminal. Affirms convictions of one count of murder, a felony; two counts of attempted murder, Class A felonies; and one count of carrying a handgun without a license, a Class A felony. Also affirms the aggregate sentence of 111 years.

 

Opinions Sept. 9, 2014

Indiana Court of Appeals
Robert O. Hedrick v. Angela R. Gilbert
47A01-1401-DR-1
Domestic relation. Affirmed in part, reversed in part. Affirms denial of Hedrick’s motion to modify support for post-secondary educational expenses and affirms order of contempt and $500 fine issued to Hedrick for failing to abide by prior court rulings. Reverses the award to Gilbert of $1,000 in attorney fees as part of the contempt order, ruling that the trial court did not make findings that Hedrick’s petition to modify was frivolous, unreasonable or groundless.

IndyBar: Ricafort to Lead Indianapolis Bar Association in 2017

The Indianapolis Bar Association’s Nominating Committee has announced the selection of Nissa M. Ricafort of Broyles Kight & Ricafort PC as the 2017 President of the Indianapolis Bar Association. Ricafort will serve as the association’s First Vice President on the 2015 Board of Directors and as President Elect in 2016.

IndyBar: Getting Along Is Not Wrong: Law and the Golden Rule

How often have you filed an emergency Motion for Continuance only to have an opposing counsel file an “Objection for the Record?” Frankly, I am amazed at how often attorneys file these coded objections to let the court know that while the attorney has no real objection, he or she is filing it only on behalf of the client.

IndyBar: Evening Under the Stars Through the Years

People return year after year for Evening Under the Stars, the Indianapolis Bar Foundation (IBF)’s hallmark fundraising effort. The event, which takes place this year on Oct. 10, consists of an elegant dinner, silent and live auctions and, of course, a treasure trove of memories for those who attend.

DTCI: Award nominations invited

The Defense Trial Counsel’s Annual Meeting will be held Nov. 20 – 21 at French Lick Resort. One of the highlights of the meeting is the presentation of the Defense Lawyer of the Year, the Diplomat of the Indiana Defense Trial Counsel, and the Outstanding Young Lawyer awards.