Indiana Case Commentaries

Indiana Supreme Court Upholds Murder Conviction, Sets Standard for Rule 404(b) Evidence

Date: Dec 24, 1997

Indiana Supreme Court Upholds Murder Conviction, Sets Standard for Rule 404(b) Evidence Introduction The case of Robert Lawrence Hicks v. State of Indiana (690 N.E.2d 215) adjudicated by the Supreme...

Strict Adherence to Indiana Evidence Rules: Ensuring Fair Trials in THOMPSON v. STATE of Indiana

Date: Dec 24, 1997

Strict Adherence to Indiana Evidence Rules: Ensuring Fair Trials in THOMPSON v. STATE of Indiana Introduction Case Title: JERRY K. THOMPSON, APPELLANT (DEFENDANT BELOW), v. STATE OF INDIANA, APPELLEE...

Enforceability of Unverified Debt Obligations in Indiana: YANOFF v. MUNCY

Date: Dec 19, 1997

Enforceability of Unverified Debt Obligations in Indiana: YANOFF v. MUNCY Introduction Max Yanoff v. Glenn W. Muncy et al. is a pivotal 1997 decision by the Supreme Court of Indiana that addresses...

BIEGHLER v. STATE of Indiana: Affirmation of Death Sentence and Standards for Effective Counsel

Date: Dec 19, 1997

BIEGHLER v. STATE of Indiana: Affirmation of Death Sentence and Standards for Effective Counsel Introduction In the landmark case Marvin Bieghler, Appellant v. State of Indiana, Appellee, adjudicated...

Strict Compliance for Additional Vehicle Coverage and Driver Disclosure in Auto Liability Insurance: COLONIAL PENN INS. CO. v. GUZOREK

Date: Dec 18, 1997

Strict Compliance for Additional Vehicle Coverage and Driver Disclosure in Auto Liability Insurance: Colonial Penn Insurance Company v. Guzorek, 690 N.E.2d 664 (Ind. 1997) Introduction The Supreme...

Reaffirmation of Employment-at-Will Doctrine: Lee Orr et al. v. Westminster Village North, Inc.

Date: Dec 16, 1997

Reaffirmation of Employment-at-Will Doctrine: Lee Orr et al. v. Westminster Village North, Inc. (689 N.E.2d 712) Introduction The case of Lee Orr, Alfred Smith, and William R. Robinson v. Westminster...

Judicial Reinforcement of Probable Cause: Jaggers v. State Establishes Strict Standards for Anonymous Informants

Date: Nov 4, 1997

Judicial Reinforcement of Probable Cause: Jaggers v. State Establishes Strict Standards for Anonymous Informants Introduction Jaggers v. State is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Indiana...

Certified Mail Return Receipt Does Not Irrebutably Presume Notice of Cancellation in Insurance Policies

Date: Nov 1, 1997

Certified Mail Return Receipt Does Not Irrebutably Presume Notice of Cancellation in Insurance Policies Introduction The case of James Conrad and Carol Conrad v. Universal Fire Casualty Insurance...

Proportionality in Penal Sanctions: Upholding Handgun License Application Penalties in STATE OF INDIANA v. Moss-Dwyer

Date: Oct 24, 1997

Proportionality in Penal Sanctions: Upholding Handgun License Application Penalties in State of Indiana v. Moss-Dwyer Introduction In the landmark case of State of Indiana v. Moss-Dwyer, 686 N.E.2d...

Affirming Reasonable Suspicion Standards in Investigatory Stops Based on Corroborated Anonymous Tips: Lampkins v. State

Date: Oct 10, 1997

Affirming Reasonable Suspicion Standards in Investigatory Stops Based on Corroborated Anonymous Tips: Lampkins v. State Introduction Gregory L. Lampkins, the appellant, challenged his conviction for...

Hearsay Exceptions and Sentencing Standards in Indiana Supreme Court's Bacher v. State

Date: Oct 10, 1997

Hearsay Exceptions and Sentencing Standards in Indiana Supreme Court's Bacher v. State Introduction Bacher v. State is a pivotal 1997 decision by the Supreme Court of Indiana that delves into the...

Affirmation of Denial of Post-Conviction Relief: Standards for Effective Assistance of Counsel under Indiana Law

Date: Sep 26, 1997

Affirmation of Denial of Post-Conviction Relief: Standards for Effective Assistance of Counsel under Indiana Law Introduction In the case of Keith B. CANAAN v. STATE of Indiana, reported under 683...

Surplusage in Charging Information and Standards for Sentence Enhancement: An Analysis of Mitchem v. State of Indiana

Date: Sep 6, 1997

Surplusage in Charging Information and Standards for Sentence Enhancement: An Analysis of Mitchem v. State of Indiana Introduction Mitchem v. State of Indiana is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

POTTER v. STATE (1997): Affirmation of Effective Counsel and Non-Violation of Double Jeopardy

Date: Aug 26, 1997

POTTER v. STATE (1997): Affirmation of Effective Counsel and Non-Violation of Double Jeopardy Introduction POTTER v. STATE (684 N.E.2d 1127, 1997) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of...

Interpreting Accidental Death Benefits: Insights from USA Life One Insurance Co. v. Nuckolls

Date: Jul 15, 1997

Interpreting Accidental Death Benefits: Insights from USA Life One Insurance Co. v. Nuckolls Introduction The case of USA Life One Insurance Company of Indiana vs. Marshall E. Nuckolls serves as a...

Intelligent and Voluntary Waiver of Jury Trial Upheld: POORE v. STATE of Indiana

Date: Jun 14, 1997

Intelligent and Voluntary Waiver of Jury Trial Upheld: POORE v. STATE of Indiana Introduction The case of John Poore versus the State of Indiana addresses a fundamental aspect of criminal procedure:...

Reinstating Convictions: Upholding Effective Counsel and Voluntary Pleas in MOORE v. STATE

Date: Apr 24, 1997

Reinstating Convictions: Upholding Effective Counsel and Voluntary Pleas in MOORE v. STATE Introduction State of Indiana v. Richard D. Moore is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Right to Present an Alibi Defense: Rick Joyner v. State of Indiana

Date: Apr 1, 1997

Right to Present an Alibi Defense: Rick Joyner v. State of Indiana Introduction Ricky Joyner appealed his conviction for the murder of Sandra Hernandez to the Supreme Court of Indiana. The case...

Houser v. State of Indiana: Standards for Probable Cause, Miranda Admissibility, and Motive Evidence in Felony Murder Cases

Date: Feb 27, 1997

Houser v. State of Indiana: Standards for Probable Cause, Miranda Admissibility, and Motive Evidence in Felony Murder Cases Introduction In Houser v. State of Indiana, 678 N.E.2d 95 (Ind. 1997), the...

Double Jeopardy Protection in Overlapping Drug Offenses: MORGAN v. STATE

Date: Jan 1, 1997

Double Jeopardy Protection in Overlapping Drug Offenses: MORGAN v. STATE Introduction MORGAN v. STATE (675 N.E.2d 1067, Supreme Court of Indiana, 1996) is a seminal case that addresses the...