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Category Archives: Appeals
Elkhart 4 Oral Argument – February 26, 2015
The Indiana Supreme Court has set the “Elkhart 4” felony murder cases for oral argument on February 26, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. On that day, the oral argument can be viewed online by going here. The Court’s summary of the … Continue reading
NLADA Juvenile Appellate Defense & Persuasive Writing Skills Institute
Beginning on January 22, 2015, the National Legal Aid & Defender Association will sponsor a four-day juvenile track at the 2015 National Appellate Defense & Persuasive Writing Skills Institute in New Orleans. “[P]articipants will bring their own case files to … Continue reading
Elkhart 4 Court of Appeals Decision
On September 12, 2014, the Indiana Court of Appeals issued an opinion on the appeals of Blake Layman and Levi Sparks. Both were part of the so-called “Elkhart 4” who were convicted of felony murder after one of their friends, Danzele Johnson, was … Continue reading
Posted in Appeals, Crimes
Tagged Blake Layman, Danzele Johnson, Elkhart 4, Felony murder, Indiana, Levi Sparks
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In re S.E. — Court May Require Sign Language Interpreter
In re S.E. was a termination of parental rights case during which the mother preferred to communicate orally, rather than through a sign language interpreter. Originally the trial court agreed to mother’s preferred procedure. However, after attempting to take testimony … Continue reading
Posted in Appeals, CHINS, Court Proceedings, TPR
Tagged CHINS, Court proceedings, Deaf, interpreter, Juvenile court, Sign language, Termination of Parental Rights
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Elkhart 4 Featured on Nightline Prime July 26, 2014
The Elkhart 4 story will be featured on Nightline Prime on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at 10:00 pm ET on ABC stations across the country. As noted in this prior post, two Indiana juveniles were convicted and sentenced pursuant to … Continue reading
Posted in Appeals, Waiver/Transfer
Tagged Calamari Productions, Elkart 4, felony murder rule, Indiana, Juvenile Justice, Nightline Prime
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Two New TPR Cases Involving Incarceration
Over the last few years, there have been several termination of parental rights (TPR) cases published by the Indiana appellate courts involving incarcerated parents. Two more were added to the list in July 2014: In the Matter of the Termination … Continue reading
Posted in Appeals, CHINS, DCS, TPR
Tagged CHINS, DCS, Department of Child Services, Indiana, Termination of Parental Rights, TPR
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ABA Urges Increased Access to Appellate Counsel in JD Cases
At the 2014 midyear meeting of the American Bar Association House of Delegates, a resolution concerning appellate counsel in juvenile delinquency cases was adopted. It reads: “RESOLVED, That the American Bar Association urges federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial governments … Continue reading
