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COA orders jury trial on animal cruelty charges

An Evansville man convicted of six counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty due to the condition of horses on his property did not knowingly waive his right to a jury trial and, therefore, is entitled to a jury trial, the Indiana Court of Appeals concluded.

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Durham to be sentenced Nov. 30

Tim Durham and the two other men convicted of running a Ponzi scheme and taking money from investors in Ohio-based Fair Finance Co. will be sentenced Nov. 30.

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7th Circuit to hold arguments at Notre Dame Law School

The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals will hear arguments in three Indiana cases Oct. 1 at Notre Dame Law School, including a lawsuit filed by African-American police officers and firefighters in Indianapolis who claim the promotion process is racially discriminatory.

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Major changes coming in bankruptcy court Oct. 1

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana is reminding practitioners that some amendments to local rules taking effect next month “may significantly impact” bankruptcy attorney practices.

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Admission of the videotaped confession constitutes fundamental error

The true finding that a juvenile committed an act that would constitute the offense of attempted burglary, a class B felony, was reversed by the Indiana Court of Appeals on the grounds the trial court made a fundamental error in admitting into evidence the juvenile’s videotaped confession.

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Justices visit schools to mark Constitution Day

The Indiana justices visited the schools on Sept. 19 as part of Constitution Day events. The Indiana Supreme Court holds a program each September to commemorate the anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution on Sept. 17, 1787.

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