7th Circuit vacates robbery sentence
A bank robbery sentence that “far exceeds” the statutory minimum must be revisited, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in vacating the sentence.
Alexa Shrake
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Economic incentives for Pulaski Co. solar facilities upheld in related cases
In two separate but related cases, the Court of Appeals of Indiana has upheld economic incentives for the development of solar facilities in Pulaski County.
ACLU of Indiana sues IN BMV commissioner, claims new state law discriminates based on national origin
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana and the National Immigration Law Center have filed a lawsuit in federal court that challenges the constitutionality of a new state law, claiming it discriminates based on national origin.
COA reverses, remands trial court decision after finding enforcement of clause determining jurisdiction would not be ‘just or reasonable’
The Court of Appeals of Indiana reversed a trial court’s judgment that granted a motion to dismiss in a case involving extensive damages and cleanup at a southwest Indiana poultry processing plant.
Wentworth honored for service on Indiana Tax Court at retirement ceremony
The Indiana Supreme Court courtroom was filled with laughter and joy Wednesday, as judges and attorneys gathered to honor outgoing Indiana Tax Court Judge Martha Blood Wentworth at her retirement ceremony.
Amici urging 7th Circuit to overturn injunction against law banning gender-transition procedures for minors
Multiple amici have filed briefs urging the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals to overturn an injunction against a new Indiana law that prohibits doctors from performing gender-transition procedures on minors.
‘The battle isn’t over’: Near-total abortion ban in effect, but litigation continues
It’s been a year of legal battles for both sides of the abortion issue in Indiana, with a struggle in the courts still playing out as the state’s near-total ban takes effect for the second time.
Ballot access issues surviving court challenges ahead of 2024 elections: Minor parties, absentee voting at issue
Election-related lawsuits have challenged Indiana laws as they relate to ballot access for both candidates and voters. Decisions in those cases handed down in recent months have been mostly favorable to existing Indiana law.
Web Exclusive: Use of wiretap laws changing as civil claims seemingly become more common
Wiretapping is seeing an increase, both in criminal case authorizations and, perhaps unexpectedly, as a claim in civil proceedings.
ACLU of Indiana sues DOC, alleging constitutional violations for not providing gender-affirming surgery
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana has filed a lawsuit against the Indiana Department of Correction, claiming the DOC won’t provide gender-affirming surgery for an incarcerated transgender woman.
State asks 7th Circuit to vacate injunction on law banning gender transitions for minors
The state has filed an appellant brief with the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals and is requesting that the court vacate a district court injunction that preliminarily enjoined a law that would have banned gender transition procedures for Indiana minors.
Former Johnson County judge pleads guilty, sentenced on OWI charge
A former Johnson County judge pleaded guilty earlier this month to a misdemeanor charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and endangering a person in a case stemming from a Feb. 9 incident.
Above-guidelines sentence is appropriate, 7th Circuit affirms
A man’s above-guidelines sentence for being a felon in possession of a firearm was not inappropriate given his criminal history, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday.
‘Relatively minor’ juvenile offense didn’t warrant commitment in DOC, COA rules in reversal
A teen’s placement in the Department of Correction for a “relatively minor” juvenile offense was erroneous, the Court of Appeals has ruled, finding a juvenile court did not sufficiently explore less restrictive options.
Wentworth certified as senior judge ahead of Tax Court retirement
Outgoing Indiana Tax Court Judge Martha Blood Wentworth has been granted senior judge status.
COA upholds convictions, 40-year sentence for man convicted of robbing, beating 85-year-old woman
A man convicted of breaking into an elderly woman’s home and severely beating her could not convince the Court of Appeals of Indiana that his felony convictions or sentence should be overturned.
IN Supreme Court denies motion for rehearing on Indiana’s near-total abortion ban
A split Indiana Supreme Court has denied the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana’s motion for rehearing on the state’s near-total abortion ban.
COA affirms arson conviction, rejects mistrial, evidence arguments
A man convicted of setting fire to his sister’s property failed to convince the Court of Appeals of Indiana that the trial court erred in denying his request for a mistrial or in admitting “silent witness” evidence.
Courts and the Judiciary not meeting in 2023 as legislative study committees get underway
Indiana lawmakers are returning to the Statehouse this month to begin meeting in their interim study committees, but one group that won’t be gathering is the Interim Study Committee on Courts and the Judiciary.
Allen Co. judge grants temporary restraining order in physician noncompete lawsuit
A temporary restraining order has been granted in one of the first lawsuits following Indiana’s new statute on physician noncompete agreements.