Indiana Case Commentaries

Use of Stun Belts in Capital Trials: Comprehensive Analysis of STEPHENSON v. STATE

Date: Apr 27, 2007

Use of Stun Belts in Capital Trials: Comprehensive Analysis of STEPHENSON v. STATE Introduction Case: John M. STEPHENSON v. STATE of Indiana, 864 N.E.2d 1022 (Ind. 2007) Court: Supreme Court of...

Termination of Parental Rights: The Lang Precedent in Indiana Family Law

Date: Feb 15, 2007

Termination of Parental Rights: The Lang Precedent in Indiana Family Law Introduction The case of Steven Lang v. Starke County Office of Family and Children (861 N.E.2d 366) serves as a significant...

Timely Amendments to Charging Information in Child Molesting Cases: Analysis of FAJARDO v. STATE of Indiana

Date: Jan 17, 2007

Timely Amendments to Charging Information in Child Molesting Cases: Analysis of FAJARDO v. STATE of Indiana Introduction In the landmark case of Eligio C. Fajardo v. State of Indiana, the Supreme...

Indiana Supreme Court Establishes Single-Step Personal Jurisdiction Test and Reinforces Parent-Subsidiary Corporate Separateness in LinkAmerica v. Cox

Date: Dec 6, 2006

Indiana Supreme Court Establishes Single-Step Personal Jurisdiction Test and Reinforces Parent-Subsidiary Corporate Separateness in LinkAmerica Corporation v. Cox Introduction In LinkAmerica...

REED v. STATE of Indiana: Appellate Counsel's Duty in Sentencing Appeals

Date: Nov 16, 2006

REED v. STATE of Indiana: Appellate Counsel's Duty in Sentencing Appeals Introduction REED v. STATE of Indiana, 856 N.E.2d 1189 (Ind. 2006), is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Indiana...

Discovery Misconduct and Relief from Judgment: A Comprehensive Analysis of Outback Steakhouse v. Markley

Date: Nov 9, 2006

Discovery Misconduct and Relief from Judgment: A Comprehensive Analysis of Outback Steakhouse v. Markley Introduction The case Outback Steakhouse of Florida, Inc. v. Markley presents a pivotal moment...

Curtis Cooper v. State of Indiana: Defining Limits of Prosecutorial Commentary in Sentencing to Ensure a Fair Trial

Date: Oct 6, 2006

Curtis Cooper v. State of Indiana: Defining Limits of Prosecutorial Commentary in Sentencing to Ensure a Fair Trial 1. Introduction Curtis Cooper v. State of Indiana is a landmark case heard by the...

Requiring Specific Evidence of Felony Intent in Burglary: Freshwater v. State

Date: Sep 13, 2006

Requiring Specific Evidence of Felony Intent in Burglary: Freshwater v. State Introduction In Freshwater v. State, the Supreme Court of Indiana addressed the essential elements required to establish...

Indiana Supreme Court Clarifies Confrontation Clause in Child Molestation Case: HOWARD v. STATE

Date: Sep 7, 2006

Indiana Supreme Court Clarifies Confrontation Clause in Child Molestation Case: HOWARD v. STATE Introduction In HOWARD v. STATE (853 N.E.2d 461, Supreme Court of Indiana, 2006), the Indiana Supreme...

Defining Reasonable Suspicion and Exigent Circumstances in Indiana: The Hardister Decision

Date: Jun 29, 2006

Defining Reasonable Suspicion and Exigent Circumstances in Indiana: The Hardister Decision Introduction The case of Albert HARDISTER v. STATE of Indiana (849 N.E.2d 563, Supreme Court of Indiana,...

Single Arson Count Despite Multiple Consequences: Comprehensive Analysis of MATHEWS v. STATE of Indiana

Date: Jun 29, 2006

Single Arson Count Despite Multiple Consequences: Comprehensive Analysis of MATHEWS v. STATE of Indiana Introduction The case of Dorsey MATHEWS v. STATE of Indiana delves into the intricacies of...

Jurisdictional Clarity in Juvenile Delinquency Proceedings: Insights from K.S. v. STATE of Indiana

Date: Jun 23, 2006

Jurisdictional Clarity in Juvenile Delinquency Proceedings: Insights from K.S. v. STATE of Indiana Introduction The Supreme Court of Indiana's decision in K.S. v. STATE of Indiana (849 N.E.2d 538,...

Limitation on Contributory Negligence in Medical Malpractice: Cavens v. Zaberdac

Date: Jun 23, 2006

Limitation on Contributory Negligence in Medical Malpractice: Cavens v. Zaberdac Introduction Case Title: Robert CAVENS, M.D., Appellant (Defendant below), v. Tim ZABERDAC, Appellee (Plaintiff...

Indiana Supreme Court Upholds ITCA as Exclusive Remedy for Wrongful Discharge, Rejects Implied Constitutional Tort under Article I, Section 9

Date: Jun 22, 2006

Indiana Supreme Court Upholds ITCA as Exclusive Remedy for Wrongful Discharge, Rejects Implied Constitutional Tort under Article I, Section 9 Introduction The case of John Cantrell v. Sonya A. Morris...

Hall v. State: Upholding the Burden of Proof in Post-Conviction Relief Amidst Lost Plea Records

Date: Jun 21, 2006

Hall v. State: Upholding the Burden of Proof in Post-Conviction Relief Amidst Lost Plea Records Introduction Hall v. State, 849 N.E.2d 466 (Ind. 2006), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Indiana on...

Indiana Supreme Court Affirms Limitations on Sentencing Challenges Under Plea Agreements

Date: Jun 15, 2006

Indiana Supreme Court Affirms Limitations on Sentencing Challenges Under Plea Agreements Introduction In the landmark case of Roger D. Childress and Gary L. Carroll v. State of Indiana, the Supreme...

Responsibility for Property Taxes Post-Subdivision: Insights from Trinity Homes, LLC v. Frank Y. Fang

Date: Jun 14, 2006

Responsibility for Property Taxes Post-Subdivision: Insights from Trinity Homes, LLC v. Frank Y. Fang Introduction The case of Trinity Homes, LLC v. Frank Y. Fang, decided by the Supreme Court of...

Exigent Circumstances and Warrantless Searches in Drug Manufacture Cases: HOLDER v. STATE

Date: May 19, 2006

Exigent Circumstances and Warrantless Searches in Drug Manufacture Cases: HOLDER v. STATE Introduction Scott S. HOLDER v. STATE of Indiana, 847 N.E.2d 930 (Indiana, 2006), is a pivotal case...

Appellate Counsel's Duty to Assert Double Jeopardy: The Grinstead Decision

Date: Apr 21, 2006

Appellate Counsel's Duty to Assert Double Jeopardy: The Grinstead Decision Introduction GRINSTEAD v. STATE of Indiana is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Indiana on April 20, 2006....

Supreme Court of Indiana Upholds Dismissal of Defamation and Tortious Interference Claims under At-Will Employment Doctrine

Date: Apr 13, 2006

Supreme Court of Indiana Upholds Dismissal of Defamation and Tortious Interference Claims under At-Will Employment Doctrine Introduction In Eddie Trail and Katrinka Trail v. Boys and Girls Clubs of...