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Court of Appeals of Indiana
Benjamin Michael Veach v. State of Indiana
22A-CR-1431
Criminal. Affirms Benjamin Veach’s conviction of Level 1 felony dealing in a controlled substance resulting in death. Finds the state proved the offense beyond a reasonable doubt. Also finds the Huntington Superior Court did not err in denying Veach’s motion for judgment on the evidence. Finally, finds the trial court did not abuse its discretion in instructing the jury.
Hoosiers haven’t seen a pay increase for jury duty in at least two decades, but that could change — even double — under a bill advancing steadily through the Statehouse.
Indianapolis officials are backing legislation they hope will mean fewer former inmates are dropped off in the city without a housing plan after they’re released from prison.
Indiana lawmakers have sidelined a proposal that would have allowed immigrants living in the country illegally to obtain state-issued cards giving them permission to drive.
The Supreme Court is about to hear arguments over President Joe Biden’s student debt relief plan, which impacts millions of borrowers who could see their loans wiped away or reduced.
The U.S. Supreme Court said Monday it will take up a Republican-led challenge to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a case that could threaten how the consumer watchdog agency functions.
A bill that originally dealt with both paternity and representation in child in need of services cases has seen some major changes on its legislative journey.
The Court of Appeals of Indiana will host a robing ceremony next week for Judge Dana J. Kenworthy, who joined the court in January.
A southwestern Indiana attorney has been suspended from the practice of law in Indiana for at least 60 days without automatic reinstatement for violating four Rules of Professional Conduct.
The annual celebration of and advocacy for court appointed special advocates at the Indiana Statehouse is scheduled for next month.
Court of Appeals of Indiana
Jennifer Lynn Goetz v. James Lawrence Franklin Goetz (mem. dec.)
22A-DC-1135
Domestic relations with children. Affirms the Hendricks Superior Court’s decree of dissolution of marriage, child custody, parenting time and child support order and order dividing the marital estate of Jennifer and James Goetz. Finds the trial court did not abuse its discretion by excluding the military pension from the martial pot, allocating marital assets or awarding parenting time.
A former treasurer for a labor union in Indianapolis has been convicted of wire fraud after being accused of embezzling $91,951.86 from the organization over a six-year period.
Indiana Republicans passed their $43.3 billion budget proposal without any Democrat support, with the minority party denouncing the millions earmarked to expand school vouchers.
Indiana House Republicans advanced a bill Thursday that would require public school teachers to tell parents about students’ social transitions and pronoun changes — a bill that some worry would erode student-teacher trust and force children to come out to their parents prematurely.
Disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh denied killing his wife and son but admitted lying to investigators about when he last saw them alive as he took the stand in his own defense Thursday.
Almost as soon as the foreperson of the special grand jury in the Georgia election meddling investigation went public this week, speculation began about whether her unusually candid revelations could jeopardize any possible prosecution of former President Donald Trump or others.
The Court of Appeals of Indiana has affirmed a Marion Superior Court’s decision to grant summary judgment to Franciscan Health – Indianapolis in a dispute involving the plaintiffs’ medical records.
The Council of the American Bar Association’s Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar has voted almost unanimously in favor of a resolution that would make admissions tests like the LSAT optional.
Court of Appeals of Indiana
Timothy Stark v. State of Indiana
21A-PL-805
Civil plenary. Affirms the Marion Superior Court’s judgment against Timothy Stark in an action brought by the state of Indiana against Wildlife in Need and Wildlife in Deed Inc. Finds the trial court’s conclusion that Stark is personally liable for funds and assets misappropriated from WIN is not clearly erroneous.
The owner of a now-defunct southern Indiana roadside zoo featured in Netflix’s “Tiger King” is liable for the funds he misappropriated from the zoo’s underlying nonprofit, the Court of Appeals of Indiana has affirmed.
