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Opinions May 7, 2015 ILD

Indiana Court of Appeals
In Re the Marriage of: Adena Vanderwielen v. Adam Vanderwielen (mem. dec.)
79A05-1407-DR-330
Domestic relation. Reverses property distribution order, finding the trial court issued an inconsistent order that improperly excluded marital debt from the marital estate and erroneously valued the marital residence. Remands for further proceedings.

Darrin C. Martin v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)
85A02-1410-CR-743
Criminal. Affirms convictions of Class A and Class B felony dealing in methamphetamine.

Henry Shorter v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)
20A05-1409-CR-438
Criminal. Affirms 60-year sentence for Class A felony burglary and Class B felony robbery while armed with a deadly weapon. Remands with instructions for the trial court to attach the habitual offender enhancement to the sentence imposed on his Class B felony conviction, not as a separate, consecutive sentence.

In the Matter of the Termination of the Parent-Child Relationship of E.M. (minor child) and L.M. v. Indiana Department of Child Services (mem. dec.)
65A01-1408-JT-343
Juvenile. Affirms termination of parental rights.

Raymond Stewart v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)
49A02-1410-CR-759
Criminal. Affirms Class A felony robbery conviction.

Opinions May 7, 2015

Jonathan Grott, Sr. v. State of Indiana
64A04-1408-CR-395
Criminal. Affirms conviction of Class D felony auto theft. There is sufficient evidence to sustain the conviction, which stems from Grott’s failure to return a rental car on a specific date.

IU Maurer to hold Baier naming ceremony Friday

Indiana University Maurer School of Law will hold a dedication ceremony for the law school building Friday, which is being renamed Baier Hall in recognition of alum Lowell E. Baier. Baier recently made a $20 million estate gift to the Bloomington law school.

2nd Circuit: NSA phone record collection is excessive

The bulk collection of Americans' phone records by the government exceeds what Congress has allowed, a federal appeals court said Thursday as it asked Congress to step in and decide how best to protect national security and privacy interests.

New magistrates approved for 7 counties

Seven Indiana counties have been given approval to appoint new magistrate judges to their local courts. Gov. Mike Pence signed House Enrolled Act 1110 on May 5.

Bock receives Center for Public Trust ethics honor

Indianapolis attorney and U.S. Anti-Doping Agency general counsel William Bock III, who was part of the team that exposed cyclist Lance Armstrong’s use of performance-enhancing substances, is one of four Americans selected to receive an award recognizing ethical leadership in the business and professional communities.

Reporter may need to testify, interview notes remain private

A northern Indiana judge has ruled a newspaper reporter does not have to turn over notes and recordings from an interview she conducted with a man accused of murder and the suspect's mother. But Elkhart Circuit Judge Terry Shewmaker said she does have to be available to testify as a rebuttal witness.

Opinions May 5, 2015

7th Circuit Court of Appeals
United States of America v. Christopher Boultinghouse
14-2764
Chief Judge Richard Young, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, Evansville Division
Criminal. Affirms revocation of Boultinghouse’s supervised release. Finds Boultinghouse knowingly and intelligently made his decision to waive his right to counsel. Vacates sentence and remands for resentencing. Rules the District Court erred by not explaining the reasons behind its decision to impose a 24-month term of imprisonment.

IndyBar: More than the Law: Upcoming Events Feature Co-Sponsorship with Local Organizations

The IndyBar has long served as a connection between lawyers, judges, students and paralegals in the legal profession. Several bar sections and divisions are taking connection that a step further by providing avenues for members to meet and greet professionals from other strong local organizations—fostering fun social experiences and opportunities to build a strong network for potential business.

7th Circuit wants rationale for sentence

A defendant was unable to get his revocation of probation overturned, but he is heading back to court for another sentencing after the District judge failed to give reasons for imposing a two-year jail term.