Attorney found guilty but mentally ill in attack
A Hamilton County jury found an attorney guilty but mentally ill on the five counts he faced following his attack on a state representative nearly a year ago.
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Lawyer-legislator’s attacker on trial
The man accused of attacking a lawyer-legislator last year because of a 23-year-old legal dispute is on trial in Hamilton Superior Court, facing multiple felony charges and potentially 100 years or more in prison.
Attenuation doctrine doesn’t apply under Indiana Constitution
The attenuation doctrine has no application under the state’s constitution, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled today in a case alleging an unconstitutional search.
Accused attorney attacker’s trial begins
The trial of the attorney who allegedly attacked a state representative last year began today in Hamilton County.
Lawyers tee off for annual event
The Hamilton County Bar Association hosted its annual Judges and Lawyers Golf Outing Aug. 25 at Fox Prairie Golf Course in Noblesville. Players of all skill levels participated in the 18-hole scramble-format tournament and enjoyed dinner, camaraderie, and prizes after golf.
Election for judicial commissions member this fall
The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission and Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications are looking for a new attorney
member.
Inlow heirs accuse Fifth Third, Hall Render of fraud
A bitter battle between the heirs of former Conseco Inc. executive Lawrence Inlow and the bank and attorneys overseeing his
estate will get a hearing Friday in Hamilton County Court.
Court rules on liability in nursing home accident
The Indiana Court of Appeals today turned to an issue that has been dealt with few times in state court history:
What happens when a nursing home facility brings a local string band to play for the residents, and one of those volunteers
arrives on the property and drives into the building before the performance, jumping a curb and striking a nursing home resident
on the front porch before crashing into the building itself?
Judges reverse protection order
A protection order under Indiana Code Section 34-26-5 against a woman should not have been issued because there was no evidence of domestic violence, stalking or a sex offense as required by statute, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled today.
Schools sue over state funding formula
Three Indiana school districts are suing the state over the Indiana's per-pupil school-funding formula.
‘Prison mailbox rule’ applies to direct appeals
The "prison mailbox rule," which the Indiana Court of Appeals had previously determined applies in post-conviction proceedings, also is applicable in direct appeals, the appellate court decided today.
Fired deputy files suit over Taser training
A former Hamilton County Sheriff's deputy is suing the county's sheriff for firing him last year because he refused to be shocked by a Taser as part of a training session.
Court: No rehearing based on another decision
The Indiana Tax Court granted a petition for rehearing to clarify its ruling that a Hamilton County property qualified for a charitable/religious exemption. The Tax Court also denied rehearing a St. Joseph County case that claimed the decision in that case should be reconsidered based on the original ruling in the Hamilton County case.
Opponents won’t appeal Geist annexation
Opponents from the 66,000-person town of Geist announced Monday they won't appeal annexation to Fishers.
Hamilton County to start using Odyssey
Hamilton County will join nearly 40 other courts and 13 counties when it begins using Odyssey, a statewide case management system provided by the Indiana Supreme Court.
Court reverses interstate surrogate adoption
The Indiana Supreme Court reversed an adoption order granted to a New Jersey man of twin girls born by a surrogate in Indianapolis, ruling the Indiana trial court failed to comply with the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children.
Counties seeking comment on rule changes
Two central Indiana counties are seeking public comment on proposed local rule changes.
Improper venue doesn’t require acquittal
Even though the Hamilton Superior Court erred in concluding it was the proper venue for a felony child solicitation charge, the error doesn't warrant an acquittal of the conviction, the Indiana Court of Appeals concluded today. The case was remanded for retrial in the proper venue of Madison County.
Governor appoints city court judge
Governor Mitch Daniels has appointed Brian G. Poindexter as judge of the Carmel City Court.