Category Archives: Crimes

Elkhart 4 Oral Argument – February 26, 2015

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Administrator

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 case … Continue reading →

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SB 46 — Self-defense Circumstances Limited

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Administrator

Senate Bill 46 (2015), if passed, would modify IC 35-41-3-2(g) to further limit when a person is justified in using force against another in self-defense.  The proposed section would not read:

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Legg v. State — Application of Juvenile Alternative Sentencing

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Administrator

In Legg v. State (Ind.Ct.App. December 10, 2014), the appellate court takes the first step to address the limits of the juvenile alternative sentencing statutes.  When IC 31-30-4became law, it was largely in response to the Paul Henry Gingrich case.  

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