Criminal Law
South Bend man charged with child molestation
WSBT Full News StorySOUTH BEND – A 38-year-old man faces felony charges after allegedly molesting his girlfriend’s daughter and then holding the girl and her mother captive overnight.
Read MoreHigh court takes post-conviction case
Indiana Lawyer Full Article The Indiana Supreme Court granted transfer Thursday to a post-conviction case in which the defendant, who spoke only Spanish, claimed he didn’t enter his plea knowingly or intelligently.
Read MoreMishawaka man arrested after assaulting mail carrier
WSBT Full News Story MISHAWAKA ? A Mishawaka man is in custody after police say he repeatedly hit a mail carrier who maced his dog. On Tuesday, police arrested 32-year-old Kurt Richardson for felony battery. He is currently in Saint Joseph County jail. Ricky Simpson witnessed Richardson, his neighbor, yell at and repeatedly punch a … Continue reading Mishawaka man arrested after assaulting mail carrier
Read MoreWoman charged with embezzling rent payments
NWI Times ArticleLAPORTE COUNTY | Authorities are accusing the manager of a Michigan City-area mobile home park of gambling away more than $20,000 in rent paid by her tenants. Kimberly Johnson, 39, was charged with felony theft Monday after probable cause was found to try her on the allegations by LaPorte Superior Court 4 Judge … Continue reading Woman charged with embezzling rent payments
Read MoreGary man charged with hitting police officer and drug dealing
NWI Times ArticleLAKE STATION | A 19-year-old Gary man punched a police officer then attempted to flee after he was arrested for selling cocaine, authorities said. Jared Lucas Herron was charged Friday in Lake Superior Court with dealing cocaine, possession of cocaine, battery and resisting law enforcement. Members of the Lake Station police narcotics unit … Continue reading Gary man charged with hitting police officer and drug dealing
Read MoreOfficer didn’t conduct investigatory stop
Indiana Lawyer Full Article A trial court didn’t abuse its discretion in admitting evidence that a juvenile possessed marijuana because the seizure of the drug didn’t violate the teen’s constitutional rights, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled.
Read MoreDeputy prosecutor quits over pot charge
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Article A deputy Allen County prosecutor has resigned, about two months after being caught with marijuana at a concert. David B. LeBeau, 41, was issued a ticket for possessing less than 30 grams of marijuana, a Class A misdemeanor. According to Allen County Chief Deputy Prosecutor Michael McAlexander, LeBeau entered … Continue reading Deputy prosecutor quits over pot charge
Read MoreThe Problems with Tasers and Arming Police Officers with Them
The Seminal Full Article Last week, Taser International spokesman Steve Tuttle revealed that the use of Tasers, which are now standard issue weapons for police officers everywhere the United States, has serious risks.
Read MoreSlaying suspect charged
Edward Ibarra, 21, has been accused of killing his mother’s fiance Post Tribune Full Article VALPARAISO — Valparaiso’s first homicide in more than a year reportedly was a reaction to a dirty look. Details were disclosed Tuesday as Porter County prosecutors officially charged Edward Ibarra, 21, with murder in the killing his mother’s fiancé. The … Continue reading Slaying suspect charged
Read MorePrior conviction doesn’t fall under exception
Indiana Lawyer Full ArticleThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a defendant’s argument that his felon-in-possession indictment was insufficient because his previous conviction of stealing cable doesn’t meet the definition of a “crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year” under 18 U.S.C. Section 921(a)(20)(A). This is the first time the 7th Circuit … Continue reading Prior conviction doesn’t fall under exception
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