Waiver of Statutory Deadlines in Termination of Parental Rights Cases: Indiana Supreme Court’s Ruling in In the Matter of J.C. and R.C. Introduction In the landmark case of In the Matter of J.C. and...
Mandatory Correction in Wrongful Burial Cases: Indiana Supreme Court Sets Precedent Introduction In the landmark case of Kathy Salyer v. Washington Regular Baptist Church Cemetery, the Indiana...
Indiana Supreme Court Affirms 'Clearly Outside Scope of Employment' Standard in Tort Claims Against Off-Duty Police Officers Introduction The case of Bryce A. Burton v. Martin Benner and Indiana...
Indiana Supreme Court Upholds Flexibility in CHINS Proceedings: M.S. v. Indiana Department of Child Services Establishes Good Cause Exceptions Introduction In the landmark case of In the Matter of...
S.H. v. D.W.: Reinforcing Standards for Protective Orders Under Indiana Civil Protection Order Act Introduction The case of S.H., Appellant, v. D.W., Appellee, reported as 139 N.E.3d 214, adjudicated...
Balancing Parental Rights and Child Welfare: Insights from Ma.H. v. Indiana Department of Child Services Introduction The case of Ma.H., Le.H., Lo.H., W.H., La.H., Me.H., and S.W. (Minor Children);...
Affirmation of Strickland Standard in Effective Assistance of Counsel Claims: Gibson III v. State of Indiana Introduction The case of William Clyde Gibson, III v. State of Indiana (133 N.E.3d 673)...
Indiana Supreme Court Upholds Contributory Negligence Standard for Minors Over 14 in Wrongful Death Suit Introduction The case of Katrina Murray and Aquila F. Flynn, as Co-Personal Representatives of...
Indiana Supreme Court Affirms Life Without Parole Sentence in Derrick Cardosi v. State of Indiana Introduction The case of Derrick Cardosi v. State of Indiana (128 N.E.3d 1277) presents a pivotal...
Reaffirmation of Jury Trial Entitlement and Proper Waiver Procedures in Misdemeanor Cases: Dadouch v. State Introduction In the landmark case of Mohamed M. Dadouch v. State of Indiana, 126 N.E.3d 802...
Strict Compliance with Statutory Definitions Required for Probation Revocation: Bennett v. State of Indiana Introduction Bennett v. State of Indiana (119 N.E.3d 1057, 2019) is a landmark decision by...
Indiana Supreme Court Establishes 'Reliable Assurance' Standard for Rule 404(b) Lack-of-Accident Evidence Introduction The Indiana Supreme Court, in the landmark case Jeffrey Fairbanks v. State of...
Indiana Supreme Court Clarifies Jury Instructions for Felony Resisting Law Enforcement Introduction In the landmark case of Batchelor v. State (119 N.E.3d 550, 2019), the Indiana Supreme Court...
Indiana Court of Appeals Upholds Termination of Parental Rights in Child Welfare Case SS v. Indiana Department of Child Services Introduction The case of S.S. (Minor Child) and L.M. (Mother) and...
Clarifying 'General Failure' for Judicial Removal of Public Officials: Indiana Supreme Court's Decision in State v. Neff Introduction The case of State of Indiana v. Beth A. Neff (117 N.E.3d 1263) is...
Indiana Supreme Court Revises Sentencing in Lisa Livingston Case: Emphasizing Rehabilitation Over Incarceration Introduction Lisa Livingston v. State of Indiana, 113 N.E.3d 611 (Indiana Supreme...
Miranda Rights Interpretation in Ke v. State: A Comprehensive Analysis Introduction The case of Ke v. Andrew Schuler, adjudicated by the Indiana Supreme Court on December 4, 2018, presents a pivotal...
Establishing Misuse as a Complete Defense in Indiana Products Liability Campbell Hausfeld/Scott Fetzer Company v. Paul Johnson, 109 N.E.3d 953 (Ind. 2018) Introduction The case of Campbell...
Indiana Supreme Court Rules Pirtle Advisement Not Required for Drug Recognition Exams Introduction In the landmark case of Monica Dycus v. State of Indiana, the Indiana Supreme Court addressed a...
Invited-Error Doctrine Upholds Conviction in Structural Juror Removal: Durden v. State of Indiana Introduction Durden v. State of Indiana (99 N.E.3d 645, 2018) is a pivotal case decided by the...