Justices reverse COA, hold state’s appeal timely
The Indiana Supreme Court on Monday reversed a divided Court of Appeals panel’s dismissal of an appeal of suppression of evidence in a drunken-driving case.
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Wife’s pain from shove, poked forehead ‘bodily injury,’ justices rule
The Indiana Supreme Court late Monday reconciled conflicting interpretations of the “bodily injury” requirement for domestic battery and other criminal offenses using that language, concluding that any such offense that causes the victim physical pain meets the test.
Rush joined Supreme Court Nov. 7
Indiana’s newest justice has officially joined the state’s highest court. Loretta Rush had a private swearing in ceremony Nov. 7. Her public ceremony will be held Dec. 28. Rush is just the second woman to serve on the state Supreme Court.
Court finds mediation not so confidential
Some Indiana attorneys are concerned about the possible ramifications of the recent Horner decision.
Attorney discipline process goes public
Testimony alleges that Ohio lawyer’s race and past play a role in Indiana’s case against him for unauthorized practice of law.
Taking the oath
The admission ceremony for new Indiana lawyers weaves together feelings of joy and responsibility.
Justices take 1 case, reject 20
Indiana justices will review a case involving a search deemed illegal and a subsequent conviction for resisting law enforcement that was reversed by the Court of Appeals.
Tea party radio ad opposes David’s retention; Shepard gives backing
Indianapolis Tea Party Corp. has produced a radio advertisement critical of Justice Steven David ahead of his retention vote on Tuesday.
Rush to join Supreme Court Nov. 7
Indiana’s newest justice Loretta Rush will have a private swearing in ceremony Nov. 7. Her public ceremony will be held Dec. 28. Rush is just the second woman to serve on the state Supreme Court.
Justices suspend attorney for 3 years
Three Indiana justices have decided that a Boone County attorney should be suspended for at least three years because his repeated misconduct has “injured his clients” and “tarnished the reputation of the legal profession.”
PCF may not present evidence to dispute injury
The Indiana Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that in a case involving a boy diagnosed with a mild form of cerebral palsy, the Indiana Patient’s Compensation Fund may not present evidence to dispute the existence or cause of the boy’s injury while defending his petition for excess damages from the fund.
Man can’t challenge sentence as illegal
Because a defendant entered into a beneficial plea agreement, the Indiana Court of Appeals denied his request for post-conviction relief. The man argued that a Supreme Court decision handed down while he was appealing should require that his sentence be reduced.
Justices vacate transfer in business dispute
After hearing arguments Oct. 24 in a dispute between former shareholders of a company and the new owners over what assets the new owners should receive, the Indiana Supreme Court decided that the Court of Appeals decision should stand.
Justices order retrial due to deficient jury instruction
The Indiana Supreme Court found that a final jury instruction in a woman’s trial for receiving stolen property did not correctly state the law, and it remanded for a new trial.
Court filings lowest in 7 years, 2011 stats show
The number of cases filed in Indiana courts in 2011 is the lowest since 2004, according to exhaustive data in the annual Judicial Service Report released Monday.
Justices take suit involving tort claim notice
The Indiana Supreme Court will hear a case that divided the Court of Appeals on whether the victims in a car accident failed to provide notice to a government-funded agency under the Indiana Tort Claims Act.
Supreme Court tests HD media hookup
Television stations and media organizations on Wednesday tested a new high-definition video system that could become the norm for coverage of oral arguments before the Indiana Supreme Court.
Justices hear Simon defamation appeal
The Indiana Supreme Court on Wednesday heard arguments on whether Indianapolis billionaire Herb Simon may proceed with a defamation suit against a California attorney. The suit involves comments the lawyer made to an Indianapolis TV station regarding allegations that Simon and his wife employed illegal immigrants at their California home.
Justices affirm denial of claim arising after arbitration
A claim arising after a dispute between a company and its accountant was resolved through binding arbitration may not proceed, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.
Justices grant transfer in 2 cases
The Indiana Supreme Court accepted two cases for the week ending Oct. 19, according to a transfer list released Monday.