Indiana Case Commentaries

Reasonable Suspicion Standards in Traffic Stops: Insights from Robinson v. State

Date: Mar 26, 2014

Reasonable Suspicion Standards in Traffic Stops: Insights from Robinson v. State Introduction The Supreme Court of Indiana's decision in Joanna S. Robinson, Appellant v. State of Indiana, Appellee (5...

Affirmation of Statutory Right to Counsel in CHINS Proceedings: In re G.P., J.A. v. Ind. Dep't of Child Servs.

Date: Mar 14, 2014

Affirmation of Statutory Right to Counsel in CHINS Proceedings: In re G.P., J.A. v. Ind. Dep't of Child Servs. Introduction The Supreme Court of Indiana's decision in In re G.P., J.A. v. Ind. Dep't...

Indiana Supreme Court Affirms Adoption Without Father's Consent Due to Failure to Provide Child Support

Date: Mar 12, 2014

Indiana Supreme Court Affirms Adoption Without Father's Consent Due to Failure to Provide Child Support Introduction The case of In re Adoption of T.L. and T.L.; M.G., Appellant v. R.J. and E.J.,...

Indiana Supreme Court Reinforces Deference to Trial Courts in Termination of Parental Rights Cases

Date: Mar 8, 2014

Indiana Supreme Court Reinforces Deference to Trial Courts in Termination of Parental Rights Cases Introduction The In the Matter of the Termination of the Parent–Child Relationship of E.M. and El.M....

Indiana Supreme Court Establishes Landlord Liability Limits in Fraternity Hazing Case

Date: Feb 14, 2014

Indiana Supreme Court Establishes Landlord Liability Limits in Fraternity Hazing Case Introduction In the landmark case of Yost v. Wabash College, Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity—Indiana Gamma Chapter at...

Classification of DUI with Serious Bodily Injury as a Crime of Violence: Thompson v. State of Indiana

Date: Feb 14, 2014

Classification of DUI with Serious Bodily Injury as a Crime of Violence: Thompson v. State of Indiana Introduction Wendy Thompson v. State of Indiana is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Court of...

Inman v. State: Clarifying Life Without Parole Sentencing Standards and Guidelines for Admissibility of Prior Crimes Evidence in Indiana

Date: Feb 12, 2014

Inman v. State: Clarifying Life Without Parole Sentencing Standards and Guidelines for Admissibility of Prior Crimes Evidence in Indiana Introduction In the landmark case of Michael Inman v. State of...

Enhanced Standards for CHINS Adjudication in Parental Substance Abuse Cases: Insights from In the Matter of DES.B. and Dem.B.

Date: Feb 5, 2014

Enhanced Standards for CHINS Adjudication in Parental Substance Abuse Cases: Insights from In the Matter of DES.B. and Dem.B. Introduction In the landmark case of In the Matter of DES.B. and Dem.B.,...

Balancing Probative Value and Prejudicial Impact in Forensic Evidence: Halliburton v. State of Indiana

Date: Dec 20, 2013

Balancing Probative Value and Prejudicial Impact in Forensic Evidence: Halliburton v. State of Indiana Introduction Halliburton v. State of Indiana is a significant case adjudicated by the Supreme...

Defining 'Forcible' Resistance: Insights from Walker v. State

Date: Dec 13, 2013

Defining 'Forcible' Resistance: Insights from Walker v. State Introduction Walker v. State, 998 N.E.2d 724 (Ind. 2013) is a seminal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Indiana, which delves into...

State v. Austin: Balancing Police Procedures in Narcotics Interdiction with Speedy Trial Rights under the Indiana Constitution

Date: Nov 16, 2013

State v. Austin: Balancing Police Procedures in Narcotics Interdiction with Speedy Trial Rights under the Indiana Constitution Introduction State v. Austin, decided by the Supreme Court of Indiana on...

Termination of Parental Rights in Indiana: S.L. & D.L. v. Indiana Department of Child Services

Date: Nov 6, 2013

Termination of Parental Rights in Indiana: S.L. & D.L. v. Indiana Department of Child Services Introduction The case of S.L. & D.L. (Minor Children) and K.M., (Mother) & D.L., (Father) v. The Indiana...

Procedural Safeguards in Parental Rights Termination: Insights from N.Q. v. Indiana Department of Child Services

Date: Oct 9, 2013

Procedural Safeguards in Parental Rights Termination: Insights from N.Q. v. Indiana Department of Child Services Introduction The case of N.Q., Je.Q., Ja.Q., L.Q., T.Q., Mother, and A.Q., Father...

Indiana Court of Appeals Clarifies Treatment of Home Detention in Executed Sentence Calculations

Date: Sep 18, 2013

Indiana Court of Appeals Clarifies Treatment of Home Detention in Executed Sentence Calculations Introduction The case of Nathan K. Barker v. State of Indiana (994 N.E.2d 306) addresses critical...

Clark v. State: Reinforcing the Exclusionary Rule in the Absence of Reasonable Suspicion

Date: Sep 18, 2013

Clark v. State: Reinforcing the Exclusionary Rule in the Absence of Reasonable Suspicion Introduction Clark v. State, heard by the Supreme Court of Indiana on September 17, 2013, centers on the...

Double Jeopardy and the Actual Evidence Test: Insights from Garrett v. State of Indiana

Date: Aug 29, 2013

Double Jeopardy and the Actual Evidence Test: Insights from Garrett v. State of Indiana Introduction The Supreme Court of Indiana's decision in Juan M. Garrett v. State of Indiana (992 N.E.2d 710,...

Estoppel in Indiana Tort Claims Act: The Schoettmer v. Wright Decision

Date: Aug 28, 2013

Estoppel in Indiana Tort Claims Act: The Schoettmer v. Wright Decision Introduction The case of John W. Schoettmer & Karen Schoettmer v. Jolene C. Wright & South Central Community Action Program,...

Establishing Standards for Termination of Parental Rights in Indiana: Analysis of S.C. v. Indiana Department of Child Services

Date: Aug 17, 2013

Establishing Standards for Termination of Parental Rights in Indiana: Analysis of S.C. v. Indiana Department of Child Services Introduction The case of S.C., Mother, Appellant–Respondent versus the...

Indiana Supreme Court Establishes Standards for Statute of Limitations in Medical Malpractice Claims

Date: Aug 9, 2013

Indiana Supreme Court Establishes Standards for Statute of Limitations in Medical Malpractice Claims Introduction In the landmark case of Mary Alice Manley and Gary Manley v. Ryan J. Sherer, M.D.,...

Void Agreements Trading Parenting Time for Child Support Relief: Perkinson v. Perkinson Commentary

Date: Jun 26, 2013

Void Agreements Trading Parenting Time for Child Support Relief: Perkinson v. Perkinson Commentary 1. Introduction The case of Michael D. Perkinson, Jr. v. Kay Char Perkinson, decided by the Supreme...