Justices agree to hear arguments in child molestation case
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The Indiana Supreme Court denied transfer in 21 cases last week but agreed to hear a motion for discharge argument in a molestation case.
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Opinions Feb. 4, 2020
Indiana Court of Appeals
Paul J. Kinnaman v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)
19A-CR-1035
Criminal. Affirms Paul Kinnaman’s convictions of attempted murder as a Level 1 felony, pointing a firearm as a Level 6 felony, resisting law enforcement as a Level 6 felony and unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon as a Level 4 felony, and his habitual offender status. Finds the Johnson Superior Court did not err in denying Kinnaman’s petition for discharge. Also finds venue was proper in Johnson County.
Bankruptcy filings increase nationally, locally
| IL Staff
Bankruptcies filings increased slightly in the year ending Dec. 31, 2019, continuing an uphill trend of such filings after nearly a decade of annual decline, the federal courts reported.
7th Circuit upholds enhanced firearm sentence under ACCA
A firearm-related sentence that was enhanced by prior felonies has been affirmed, despite subsequent developments in the law that the defendant argued made his sentence inappropriate.
Indiana law schools not seeing much of a ‘Trump bump’
While the political climate is being credited with boosting applications to law schools nationally, Indiana’s legal institutions might be immune to the hubbub since they have posted fluctuations but no discernable upward trend in the number of individuals applying for enrollment.
Trump trial closing arguments aim at voters, history
Closing arguments Monday in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial were directed more toward history than to sway the outcome, one final chance to influence public opinion and set the record ahead of his expected acquittal in the Republican-led Senate.
At least half of Iowa results expected by day’s end, Dems say
Clouded by doubts on a chaotic day-after, Democratic Party officials planned to release a majority of Iowa’s delayed presidential caucus results by late Tuesday, according to details shared with campaigns on a private conference call.
Indiana House backs slowing coal power plant closures
The Indiana House narrowly endorsed Monday a proposal aimed at making it more difficult for Indiana electric companies to close more coal-fired power plants.
Indiana push for pregnant worker protections gets sidelined
Republican lawmakers on Monday threw a roadblock in front of a proposal that would require more Indiana businesses to allow pregnant women to take longer breaks, transfer to less physical work and take unpaid time off after childbirth. The Indiana Senate voted 34-15 to delete the requirement from the bill and, instead, send the issue to a special committee following this year’s legislative session.
Lake County man charged in stabbing attack on his grandparents
The grandmother of a northwestern Indiana man charged in a knife attack on her and her husband said it was like a “horror movie” when their grandson allegedly grabbed a butcher knife and began stabbing them. Nicholas Powers, 22, is charged with two counts each of attempted murder and battery, along with other charges, in the Jan. 28 attack near the town of Dyer.
Opinions Feb. 3, 2020
The following Indiana Supreme Court opinion was posted after IL deadline Friday.
S.H. v. D.W.
19S-PO-118
Protective order. Reverses the Bartholomew Superior Court’s grant of a second protective order against S.H. that was requested by D.W. Finds insufficient evidence to support the trial court’s entry of another two-year protective order. Remands with instructions to vacate entry of the second protective order. Justice Christopher Goff dissents with a separate opinion in which Justice Mark Massa joins.
Justices split 3-2 in reversing protective order
Justices Christopher Goff and Mark Massa split from their colleagues in the majority of the Indiana Supreme Court that reversed the grant of a woman’s second protective order against her ex-husband Monday.
Faegre Drinker opens for business in Indiana
The Baker & Daniels name which has been listed among Indiana law firms since 1889 was erased Feb. 1, 2020, as the historic legal entity transformed into Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath and is now one of the 50 largest firms in the country.
Hamilton County chief deputy treasurer files suit against former coworker, political foe
Hamilton County chief deputy treasurer Kim Good is pursuing defamation charges against a former co-worker who claimed Good engaged in nepotism and fired her to cover it up.
3/26 – Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) (webinar)
In this online CLE webinar, Clinic Staff Attorney Erica Harrigan will provide an overview of self-petitions under VAWA, the Violence Against Women Act. She will discuss the basics of an application, evidence to include, and strategies for Requests for Evidence. This presentation will also cover the latest updates to this form of relief and rare […]
Supreme Court invites comment on numerous rule changes
| IL Staff
The Indiana Supreme Court is seeking comment from the bench, bar and public on several proposed amendments to various Indiana court rules.
Internal candidate Bravo finalist for IU McKinney dean
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law is welcoming a familiar face as its fourth and last candidate for the position of dean. The internal candidate is the last of four to visit with students and faculty.
Passing of beloved therapy dog leaves JLAP staff ‘heartbroken’
The Indiana Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program has announced that Kirby, its beloved therapy dog who was a staple at many legal events around the state, died Jan. 29 after a brief illness. He was 14.
Woman who pleaded guilty in deadly Elkhart crash sent back to jail
A northern Indiana woman who pleaded guilty for her role in a hit-and-run crash that killed a man and two children has been returned to jail after violating probation.
Ex-boyfriend accused of killing woman targeted in November
A northwest Indiana man who was set free on bond on attempted murder charges is accused of fatally shooting his girlfriend, who he allegedly previously attempted to kill, authorities said Friday.