Fort Wayne man who alleged self-defense guilty in wife’s death
A northeastern Indiana man has been convicted in the March slaying of his wife, whom he claimed he shot after she threw a knife at him.
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Ahead of Rittenhouse trial, race seen as underlying issue
Kyle Rittenhouse, the aspiring police officer who gunned down three people in Kenosha, Wisconsin, during a protest against racism and police brutality, is white. So were those he shot. But for many, his trial next week will be watched closely as the latest referendum on race and the American legal system.
Credit time from dismissed sexual battery charges can’t be credited toward separate child molesting sentence, COA rules
The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed Friday that a Lake County man’s request to put his credit time from a previous charge toward his current child molesting sentence was properly denied.
Apellate court affirms forfeiture of 504 tax sale certificates purchased by ineligible buyer
The Indiana Court of Appeals did not buy a Lake County man’s argument that state statute allows ineligible buyers at tax sales to avoid forfeiture by paying delinquent property taxes, finding the man had time to clear his debt but never did so.
COA: Trial court didn’t err in denying drug dealing sentencing modification
A trial court didn’t err when it summarily denied a drug dealer’s request to modify his sentence, the Indiana Court of Appeals has ruled.
Opinions Oct. 29, 2021
Indiana Court of Appeals
Broadway Logistics Complex, LLC, and Thomas Wisniewski v. Peggy Holinga Katona, as Lake County Treasurer, and John Petalas, as Lake County Auditor
21A-PL-738
Civil plenary. Affirms the denial of Broadway Logistics Complex LLC and Thomas Wisniewski’s request for injunctive relief and the declaration that tax sale certificates they acquired were forfeitable by the Lake County treasurer. Finds the Lake Circuit Court did not err.
Justices reprimand Plainfield lawyer, former bar foundation leader for ‘materially limited’ representation
| IL Staff
The Indiana Supreme Court has publicly reprimanded a former Indianapolis Bar Foundation president for his role in providing legal advice to a former client despite being “materially limited” by his own personal interest in the matter.
Appointments made to State Board of Law Examiners
| IL Staff
The Indiana Supreme Court has appointed a new member to the State Board of Law Examiners and reappointed two others.
Volunteer judges sought for IUPUI mock trial competition
| IL Staff
Members of the Indiana legal community are encouraged to serve as judges for the Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis Mock Trial Team invitational next month.
Holcomb names 2 attorneys, 1 nonattorney to Lake Co. JNC following legislative ‘reset’
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb has appointed two lawyers and one nonlawyer to the Lake County Judicial Nominating Commission, completing the selection of the JNC under controversial legislation enacted this year that changed the makeup of two judicial nominating groups.
Oklahoma executes inmate who dies vomiting and convulsing
Oklahoma administered the death penalty Thursday on a man who convulsed and vomited as he was executed for the 1998 slaying of a prison cafeteria worker, ending a six-year execution moratorium brought on by concerns over its execution methods.
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12/2 – Personal Injury for Paralegals (hybrid-Indianapolis)
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Opinions Oct. 28, 2021
Indiana Court of Appeals
Zolo A. Azania v. Kenneth R. Edwards, Tracy Edwards, and Krete Properties, LLC (mem. dec.)
20A-PL-2142
Civil plenary. Affirms the order of eviction and immediate possession in favor of Kenneth R. Edwards, Tracy Edwards and Krete Properties LLC, landlords to Zolo A. Azania, for nonpayment of rent. Finds the landlords’ equitable action for eviction and immediate possession was properly triable by the Lake Superior Court. Also finds Azania waived his review of his claim that his eviction was not permitted due to the COVID-19 eviction moratorium. Finally, finds Azania was subject to eviction for nonpayment of rent in violation of his lease.
Sen. Grooms, advocate for legal aid, leaving Statehouse early
Indiana Sen. Ron Grooms, R-Jeffersonville, a retired pharmacist who championed legal aid, announced Thursday he will be stepping down from public office Nov. 2.
Legislature given deadline to respond to governor’s motion for Supreme Court review of ‘special session’ law
The Indiana Supreme Court has given the Legislature until Nov. 1 to rebut Gov. Eric Holcomb’s request that the justices decide whether the state’s constitution allows the General Assembly to call itself into a special session.
ACLU sues Starke Co. deputy for alleged 4th Amendment violations during Pokemon festival
| IL Staff
The ACLU of Indiana has filed a complaint on behalf of three men against a Starke County Sheriff’s Department deputy for allegedly searching a vehicle without cause during a recent Pokemon festival.
Albion lawyer appointed to Noble Superior Court
| IL Staff
A northeastern Indiana lawyer has been named the newest Noble County Superior Court judge. Steven T. Clouse will fill a vacancy left by retiring Judge Robert Kirsch.
New timeline set to fill upcoming JNC/JQC vacancy
| IL Staff
A new timeline has been set for the nomination and election of a new District One representative on the Indiana Supreme Court’s Judicial Nominating/Qualifications Commission.
Gary officer indicted for deprivation of civil rights against arrestee
| IL Staff
A former Gary police officer is facing a federal criminal charge for allegedly slamming a citizen’s head against a vehicle during an arrest.