Muncie man sentenced to 5 years in prison for reckless homicide
A Delaware County Circuit Court judge sentenced a man Friday to five years in prison his role in a fatal September 2020 car crash in Muncie.
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Indiana State Police hiring polygraph examiner
The position would serve the Bloomington, Evansville and Jasper districts.
Marion County judges to interview for judicial retention
The Marion County Judicial Selection Committee is required to issue a recommendation to voters concerning whether incumbent judges are qualified and if they should be retained in office. The committee will make the recommendations after the interviews.
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Only one day remains to submit your nominations for Indiana Lawyer’s 2024 Leadership in Law Awards.
Crown Point attorney suspended for misconduct
The Indiana Supreme Court handed down a 60-day suspension Thursday to Crown Point attorney Lynda LeBlanc for misconduct after she was unresponsive to a client and failed to refund the person’s payment for work in a divorce case.
Applications available for vacancy on Marion Superior Court
The Marion County Judicial Selection Committee is accepting applications for a new superior court judge.
Muncie woman sentenced for drug dealing that resulted in overdose death
A Muncie woman sentenced for dealing in a controlled substance resulting in death, the Delaware Prosecutor’s Office announced on Feb. 21.
Ceremony celebrates new Southern District magistrate
A formal investiture ceremony celebrating U.S. Magistrate Judge Crystal Wildeman’s appointment was held last week in Evansville.
Indiana Senate drops proposal on attorney general qualifications
The provision would have disqualified attorney general candidates who have been disbarred or suspended without automatic reinstatement within one year of the election.
Man sentenced to 11 years in prison for 2023 carjacking
An Indianapolis man has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for stealing a car and firing a gun at the vehicle’s fleeing owner.
IN couple sentenced for acts committed during Jan. 6 breach
A Brownsburg couple faces prison time after being sentenced on felony charges for their actions during Jan. 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol insurrection.
IN justices agree to consider whether contempt defendants are entitled to mental health experts
The Indiana Supreme Court denied 12 transfer petitions and granted one for the week ending Feb. 23, agreeing to hear a case involving whether criminal contempt defendants are entitled to the appointment of mental health experts.
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Only one week remains to submit your nominations for Indiana Lawyer’s 2024 Leadership in Law Awards.
7th Circuit hears oral arguments regarding Indiana law prohibiting ‘human sexuality’ instruction in grades K-3
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments Friday in a case involving an Indianapolis teacher who is seeking preliminary injunction against a new Indiana law that prohibits instruction on human sexuality in grades K-3.
IN Supreme Court reprimands attorney for failure to transmit form, money to federal immigration office
The Indiana Supreme Court has publicly reprimanded a South Bend attorney after she failed to ensure a waiver form for an immigration case successfully reached the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services’s office.
IN Supreme Court suspends Portage attorney for failing to withdraw representation, engaging in misconduct
The Indiana Supreme Court has ordered a Portage attorney to serve a 45-day suspension after he was found to have committed six violations of the state’s Professional Conduct Rules.
Highland man sentenced to prison for mail theft
A Highland man caught stealing mail is facing more than two years in prison after being sentenced in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana.
Biden nominates Illinois judge to 7th Circuit; nominee would be court’s 1st Hispanic judge
President Joe Biden’s most recent nominee to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals would be the first Hispanic judge to serve on the Chicago-based appellate court if she is confirmed.
IN Supreme Court denies 19 transfers, grants 1
The Indiana Supreme Court denied 19 transfer petitions and granted one for the week ending Feb. 16.
Anderson man gets 15 years in prison for 2021 bank robbery
An Anderson man has been sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to bank robbery and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence.