Lawyer: Panel could indict staffer who played Chicago judge
A lawyer for a former Chicago court staff attorney fired after donning a robe and hearing real cases on the bench says a grand jury could indict her soon.
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Vegas lawyer’s ‘Black Lives’ protest resembles Ohio case
A deputy public defender in Las Vegas who defied a judge's request that she not wear a "Black Lives Matter" pin in court has become the latest voice of protest in a national debate over police brutality and race relations.
Greenwood man charged in $2.7M fraud scheme involving local contractor
A former project manager for one of the Indianapolis’ largest construction contractors has been charged with mail fraud and making a false tax return.
Opinions Sept. 22, 2016
Indiana Court of Appeals
Darwick Young v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)
49A02-1602-CR-216
Criminal. Affirms Darwick Young’s conviction for Level 2 felony dealing in cocaine, Class A misdemeanor carrying a handgun without a license, Level 6 felony maintaining a common nuisance and Class B misdemeanor possession of marijuana. Remands with instructions to vacate Young’s Level 3 felony possession of cocaine conviction and to revise his sentence.
Indiana Supreme Court hears arguments in home explosion appeal
Defense counsel for Mark Leonard, the man convicted of killing two people in a 2012 home explosion, argued before the Indiana Supreme Court Thursday that Leonard’s constitutional rights to an attorney were violated when an undercover officer posed as a hitman in prison and questioned Leonard, without his attorney present, about his plan to have a key witness killed.
Lawyers blast bias in ALJ system; urge technical adjudicators remain
Lawyers who practice before Indiana administrative law judges painted a picture Wednesday of a rigged, onerous system that overwhelmingly favors the government when parties appeal state agency actions.
7th Circuit affirms decision not to hold special election for judges
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a district court’s decision not to order a special election for Marion County Superior judges after two candidates for judge said their names were unconstitutionally kept off of the general election ballot.
Anthem, Cigna accusing one another of merger breach, US says
Anthem Inc. and Cigna Corp., the health insurers fighting a U.S. antitrust lawsuit, have accused one another of breaching their $48 billion merger agreement, the Justice Department said in a court filing.
Lawmakers OK more background checks for Indiana teachers
A panel of Indiana lawmakers has endorsed recommendations to strengthen the state's background checks system for educators and streamline the process for revoking a teacher's license.
Pence confident Trump Foundation followed law
Mike Pence is defending Donald Trump against new criticism of how the Republican presidential hopeful used his charitable foundation.
Red Masses scheduled around Indiana
Lawyers and judges around Indiana are preparing for Red Mass celebrations in their communities.
Opinions Sept. 21, 2016
Indiana Court of Appeals
Andre C. Coleman v. State of Indiana
49A02-1511-CR-1999
Criminal. Vacates imposition of supplemental public defender and probation fees against Andre Coleman. Remands for further proceedings.
US District Court seeks comments on magistrate judge’s reappointment
The United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana is seeking comments from members of the bar and the public concerning the reappointment of U.S. Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker, whose current term of office is set to expire on Sept. 30, 2017.
COA vacates public defender, probation fees for indigent man
The Indiana Court of Appeals has vacated an order for a man convicted of public intoxication and found to be indigent to pay more than $600 in public defender and probation fees.
COA finds that defendant did not prove counsel error
The Indiana Court of Appeals will not reverse a decision to deny a man’s petition for post-conviction relief after he was convicted of three counts of felony robbery, despite his argument that the third charge of felony robbery was added against him in an untimely manner.
Criminal Justice Institute accepting funding applications
The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute is now accepting applications for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program.
Court: Menard founder doesn’t owe ex-fiancee ownership share
The founder of the Menards building supply chain doesn't have to give his ex-fiancee ownership interest in the company, an appeals court ruled Tuesday.
Pence lawyer: Man seeking pardon must exhaust court remedies
An Illinois man must first exhaust all his options in court before Indiana Gov. Mike Pence will consider a pardon for a robbery the man says he didn't commit, an attorney for the Republican vice presidential candidate said.
Court rejects class action over lawyers for immigrant kids
A federal appeals court panel has rejected a class-action lawsuit brought on behalf of children who go without lawyers in deportation proceedings.
Anderson woman gets 9 years in mother’s neglect death
An Anderson woman has been sentenced to nine years in prison in her mother's neglect-related death.