2nd Lawrence Co. officer out of hospital after being shot
The second of two southern Indiana police officers shot during a weekend traffic stop has been released from a hospital, a local sheriff said Wednesday.
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2 Indiana men could face life in prison in teen’s 1975 death
A judge told two Indiana men Wednesday that they could face life in prison if they’re convicted in the slaying of a 17-year-old girl who was found dead in a river nearly a half-century ago.
Supreme Court might have easy outs on elections, immigration
The Supreme Court soon could find itself with easy ways out of two high-profile cases involving immigration and elections, if indeed the justices are looking to avoid potentially messy, divisive decisions.
Jury may not hear cops’ admissions in Tyre Nichols’ beating
One of the officers involved in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols took a cellphone photo of the bloodied and handcuffed man and shared it with five other people. But the officer’s statement about sharing the photo will likely never be seen by a jury.
Judge dismisses wrongful death complaint against Indy, IMPD in ex-IU football player’s shooting death
A federal judge has dismissed a wrongful death complaint against the city of Indianapolis and its police force in the death of former Indiana University football player Chris Beaty, who was fatally shot in 2020.
Bill to give teens counsel in CHINS, TPR cases stays in House Judiciary Committee after testimony
The Indiana House Judiciary Committee is considering an amendment that would allow for the appointment of counsel to certain kids in child in need of services or termination of parental rights cases.
ABA House of Delegates rejects bid to make LSAT optional
| IL Staff
The American Bar Association House of Delegates has rejected a proposal that would have made law school admissions tests like the LSAT optional.
‘Confusing’ jury instruction leads to reversal of child molesting conviction
The July 2014 revision to Indiana’s criminal code has resulted in the Court of Appeals of Indiana vacating a child molesting conviction after finding that a jury instruction straddling both sides of the date of the revision could have confused jurors.
Indiana Senate approves doctor noncompete ban
The Indiana Senate on Tuesday overwhelmingly passed a ban on physician noncompete agreements, a top Senate GOP priority and one of several bills meant to lower the cost of health care. The bill now goes to the House for consideration.
Opinions Feb. 8, 2023
Court of Appeals of Indiana
Chad A. Keister v. State of Indiana
22A-CR-1531
Criminal. Reverses in part Chad Keister’s conviction of two counts of child molesting, one as a Class C felony and one as a Level 4 felony. Finds the Warrick Circuit Court gave a jury instruction that was not supported by the evidence, which prejudiced Keister’s substantial rights. Remands with instructions to vacate Keister’s conviction of Count II and issue a new sentencing order on Count I only.
State senator Young removed from Judiciary Committee
Indianapolis Republican Sen. Michael Young has been removed from the Indiana Senate Judiciary Committee and replaced by Sen. Rick Niemeyer, R-Lowell.
Proposal advances for Indiana driving cards for immigrants
Indiana lawmakers pushed ahead for the first time on Tuesday a proposal that would allow immigrants living in the country illegally to obtain state-issued cards giving them permission to drive.
2 men arrested in 1975 slaying of Indiana girl, 17
Two Indiana men have been charged with murder nearly a half-century after a 17-year-old girl failed to return home from her job at a church camp and was found dead in a river, state police announced Tuesday.
Biden in State of Union exhorts Congress: ‘Finish the job’
President Joe Biden exhorted Congress to work with him to “finish the job” of rebuilding the economy and uniting the nation as he delivered a State of the Union address aimed at reassuring a country beset by pessimism and fraught political divisions.
COA reverses contempt finding, awards credit time to appellant
The Court of Appeals of Indiana has reversed a contempt finding and ordered that the defendant be awarded credit time for the 28 days she spent in custody for contempt of court.
Chief Justice Rush’s speech at ABA Midyear Meeting focuses on mental health
| IL Staff
Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush represented the Conference of Chief Justices and the National Center for State Courts at the American Bar Association’s Midyear Meeting on Monday.
Opinions Feb. 7, 2023
Court of Appeals of Indiana
Toni Knowles v. State of Indiana
22A-CR-2133
Criminal. Reverses the Noble Circuit Court’s declaration that the 28 days Toni Knowles had spent in jail would not be attributable to her seven-year sentence but instead would be counted as day spent in contempt of court. Finds the trial court’s finding of contempt is not sustainable under a theory of direct or indirect contempt. Remands with instructions to award Knowles 28 days along with good-time credit to which she may be entitled for those day as credit toward her seven-year sentence.
Sex trafficker loses constitutional arguments after cellphones seized in law enforcement ‘ruse’
An Illinois man who trafficked a teenage girl across state lines has failed to convince the Court of Appeals of Indiana that his constitutional rights were violated during the investigation into the trafficking scheme in the Hoosier State.
Bill clarifying limits on child sex abuse victim depositions gets unanimous support from IN Senate
A bill designed to reinforce an existing law strongly limiting a defendant’s ability to take the deposition of an alleged child sex abuse victim unanimously passed the Indiana Senate on Monday.
Biden aims to deliver reassurance in State of the Union address
President Joe Biden is ready to offer a reassuring assessment of the nation’s condition as he delivers his second State of the Union address on Tuesday night, seeking to overcome pessimism in the country and concerns about his own leadership.
