Marion County justice complex decision could come at last minute
The Indianapolis City-County Council could push the closing of a $1.6 billion deal for a new criminal justice complex to the last minute.
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Majority finds no error regarding potential electronic monitoring
The Indiana Court of Appeals rejected a man’s argument that a trial court had improperly delegated to a community corrections program the authority to decide whether he should be subject to electronic monitoring.
Second Harper Lee novel to be published in July
Fans and followers of Atticus Finch rejoice. "To Kill a Mockingbird" will not be Harper Lee's only published book after all.
Court rules in favor of hospital in contract dispute
A Lake County medical center prevailed in an appeal filed by the other party in a contract to provide anesthesiology services for patients. The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment in favor of the hospital on several breach of contract claims.
Man’s conviction for murdering neighbor upheld
Citing a wide array of circumstantial evidence to support a Cass County man’s murder conviction in connection with his neighbor’s death, the Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction.
Courthouse security plan to add cameras with sweeping views
Security cameras at a southeastern Indiana county's courthouse will rotate 180 degrees and allow officials to monitor every part of the building without cluttering it up.
Oden pleads guilty to battery in deal with prosecutors
Former NBA No. 1 draft pick Greg Oden has struck a plea deal with prosecutors to settle battery charges involving a former girlfriend.
Indiana woman found guilty of feticide charge
A guilty verdict has been returned against an Indiana woman charged with neglect in the death of a newborn whose body was found in a restaurant trash bin.
House panel passes bill adding oversight to state agencies
State government agencies could face greater scrutiny when proposing new regulations under a measure an Indiana House committee approved Tuesday.
Settlement reached in former IPFW chancellor’s lawsuit
Attorneys for Purdue University say the school has settled a federal lawsuit over the forced retirement of Indiana-Purdue Fort Wayne's former chancellor.
Opinions Feb. 3, 2015 ILD
Indiana Court of Appeals
Chris Schumacher v. Theresa Martin-Schumacher (mem. dec.)
88A01-1407-MI-285
Miscellaneous. Affirms order declaring the Schumachers were not married as a result of their wedding ceremony and they both have the status of single persons.
Andrew Wedge v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)
82A01-1403-CR-143
Criminal. Affirms conviction of Class B felony manufacture of methamphetamine.
Mark A. Kimmel v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)
51A05-1407-CR-351
Criminal. Affirms Class D felony theft conviction.
In the Matter of the Termination of the Parent-Child Relationship of: A.W. (Minor Child) and A.W. (Mother) v. The Indiana Department of Child Services (mem. dec.)
50A03-1406-JT-221
Juvenile. Affirms involuntary termination of parental rights.
In Re: the Paternity of D.Y.E., M.D. (Father) v. A.G. (Mother) (mem. dec.)
64A03-1408-JP-289
Juvenile. Affirms order imposing a short period of supervised parenting time before father could exercise parenting time pursuant to the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines.
Fabian Gomez v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)
45A03-1405-PC-145
Post conviction. Affirms denial of petition for post-conviction relief.
Travis J. Monroe v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)
03A04-1408-CR-368
Criminal. Affirms conviction of Class A misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia.
Everett Harry Koonce, Jr. v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)
45A03-1405-CR-184
Criminal. Affirms sentence for Class C felony attempted battery by means of a deadly weapon.
Julie Wright v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)
49A02-1406-CR-392
Criminal. Affirms conviction of Class A misdemeanor conversion.
In the Matter of the Termination of the Parent-Child Relationship of: T.P., K.P., and D.P., minor children, and D.S., Mother, and B.P., Father v. The Indiana Department of Child Services (mem. dec.)
53A01-1408-JT-337
Juvenile. Affirms termination of parental rights.
Opinions Feb. 3, 2015
Indiana Court of Appeals
Nick Hunckler v. Air Sorce-1, Inc., Timothy Miller and Kelly A. Brannen
84A01-1405-CT-217
Civil tort. Reverses summary judgment in favor of the defendants on Hunckler’s personal injury claim. There are material issues of fact that exist and therefore preclude any grant of summary judgment that determined Miller was not liable by virtue of his position as an officer of the corporation as that would be erroneous. Remands for further proceedings. Judge Robb concurs in result with opinion.
Supreme Court seeks state funds for technology, access to courts
A group of four representatives of the Indiana Supreme Court explained to the House Ways & Means Committee Tuesday morning why the state should give the judiciary millions of dollars for court technology, access to courts and criminal code reform.
Indiana will get share of $1.38B Standard & Poor’s settlement
A billion-dollar settlement stemming from allegations that Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC misled investors in the lead up to the 2008 financial crisis will net Indiana $21.5 million.
Man’s criminal confinement conviction reversed, battery conviction reinstated
The Indiana Court of Appeals ordered a Class B felony criminal confinement conviction reversed based on insufficient evidence, but judges ordered a battery conviction previously dismissed over double jeopardy concerns reinstated.
COA affirms father must pay $876 in child support to non-custodial parent
There was no error by a trial court when it ordered a father to pay his ex-wife, who is the non-custodial parent of their two children, nearly $900 a week in child support, the Court of Appeals affirmed Tuesday. The order and figure are supported by the Indiana Child Support Guidelines.
Nominee for Southern District bench could be named by summer
The vacancy on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana could be filled by the end of the year, according to Indiana’s Democratic U.S. senator.
COA reverses summary judgment in personal injury claim, abandons volunteer doctrine
A negligence case involving a Terre Haute HVAC business and a man injured while helping move a furnace will move forward now that the Indiana Court of Appeals has reversed summary judgment in favor of the company.
COA reverses conviction based on unreasonable police search
A police officer had no reasonable suspicion to believe that a container found in a man’s pocket during an arrest held any illegal substances, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday. As such, it reversed his Class D felony possession of schedule III controlled substance conviction, ruling it violated the Indiana Constitution.
Senate passes bill allowing religion-based hiring by contractors
The Indiana Senate has moved a bill to the House of Representatives that will allow religious institutions that receive state and local government contracts to make hiring decisions based upon religion.