Criminal Law
Courts – "Rethinking Prosecutorial Immunity"
Indiana Law Blog ArticleThe Supreme Court oral argument Nov. 4th in the case of Pottawattamie County v. McGhee, the subject of this ILB entry from Nov. 4, is the focus of this interesting “Argument Recap” by Erin Miller of SCOTUSBlog, dated Nov. 5th. A sample: Justice Stevens depicted the petitioners’ view of immunity as “a … Continue reading Courts – "Rethinking Prosecutorial Immunity"
Read MoreHow to beat a speeding ticket in Chicago
Chicago Sun-Times Full Article It was with some fanfare that the Chicago Police Department announced three years ago that all city police districts were being supplied with high-tech LIDAR speed detectors to help crack down on speeders on neighborhood streets. What nobody has bothered to make public, however, is that for at least the past … Continue reading How to beat a speeding ticket in Chicago
Read MoreWounded Indy cop first to testify
Post-Tribune Article VALPARAISO — The Indianapolis police officer who was shot in the head and chest in July 2008 was the first witness in Tuesday’s attempted murder trial. Jason Fishburn walked slowly to the front of Superior Court 5, his leg held with a support brace. His few words came with difficulty during the trial, … Continue reading Wounded Indy cop first to testify
Read MoreMolester, 20, to serve 8 years probation
Post-Tribune Full Article VALPARAISO — A Kouts man who began molesting two younger boys when they were all juveniles, then harassed the boys through phone and text messages while he was in training at Great Lakes Naval, was sentenced Monday.
Read MoreLawyer attacks state representative
Indiana Lawyer Article The lawyer accused of attacking attorney and state representative Edward DeLaney faces five counts, including attempted murder. Augustus J. Mendenhall, 38, of Indianapolis, faces charges of attempted murder, a Class A felony; armed robbery, aggravated battery, and criminal confinement, all Class B felonies; and resisting law enforcement, a Class A misdemeanor. The … Continue reading Lawyer attacks state representative
Read MorePorter County Jury Chosen in Marion County Police Officer Shooting Case; Arguments to Begin Today
Indianapolis Star Article Seven men and five women will serve as jurors in the trial of Brian Reese. A judge, lawyers and as many as four dozen witnesses are in Valparaiso this week for the trial of the man accused of shooting Indianapolis police officer Jason Fishburn. The jury also includes two women serving as … Continue reading Porter County Jury Chosen in Marion County Police Officer Shooting Case; Arguments to Begin Today
Read MoreGary cop faces civil trial in Portage drive-by case
Fight outside Hobart bar while off-duty escalated Post-Tribune Article VALPARAISO — Although a former Gary police officer was found not guilty of participating in a Portage drive-by shooting, his legal troubles continue. The family whose house was shot at is suing Steve Andrus, a fellow police officer, the city of Gary, the Gary Police Department … Continue reading Gary cop faces civil trial in Portage drive-by case
Read MoreSuspects in McClendon case make initial Lake Co. court appearance
NWI Times ArticleGregory Brooks Jr., 18, and Reo Jon’Ta Thompson, 17, are charged with multiple felony counts of robbery, burglary, confinement and auto theft for their alleged role in the murder of an elderly Hammond couple last week. They face potential maximum sentences of 100 years in prison. Their defense has been assigned to the … Continue reading Suspects in McClendon case make initial Lake Co. court appearance
Read MoreDad gets 18 months for having child drive
Journal and Courier LAFAYETTE – A man was convicted and sentenced to eighteen (18) months in the Tippecanoe County Jail after allowing his 9-year-old daughter to drive.
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