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Alphonso L. James, III v. State of Indiana
21A-CR-148
Criminal. Reverses Alphonso L. James III’s sentence to 63 years for the murder of Jaren Minies when James was 13 years old. Finds a six-decade sentence reserved for the worst adult offenders is not appropriate for a 13-year-old child in light of the nature of his offense and his character. Also finds the Elkhart Circuit Court was justified in rejecting the most lenient approach available when sentencing James, alternative juvenile sentencing. Finally, finds the trial court did not erroneously consider unadjudicated or unadmitted allegations of juvenile offenses as aggravating circumstances, and any error would have been harmless. Remands for the entry of a 55-year sentence.
Lila Ruth Meyer as Trustee and Other Named Successor Trustees of the Lila Ruth Meyer Revocable Trust Dated March 27, 2017 v. City of Rushville (mem. dec.)
21A-PL-277
Civil plenary. Grants rehearing. Finds the Court of Appeals of Indiana’s original decisions applied an amended version of Indiana Code § 32-24-1-16 not yet in effect when notices of the condemnation complaint were issued and received, but applying the correct version of the statute does not change the result. Reaffirms the original decision.
Jeffrey L. Meyer v. City of Rushville (mem. dec.)
21A-PL-278
Civil plenary. Grants rehearing. Finds the Court of Appeals of Indiana’s original decisions applied an amended version of Indiana Code § 32-24-1-16 not yet in effect when notices of the condemnation complaint were issued and received, but applying the correct version of the statute does not change the result. Reaffirms the original decision.
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