The elements of two statutes are “substantially similar” if they have common core characteristics that are largely, but not identically, alike in degree or extent.
Criminal
Webster v. State, No. 49A05-1603-CR-417, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind. Ct. App., Dec. 7, 2016).
State must prove defendant possessed handgun in a place other than his dwelling, property, or fixed place of business for conviction of carrying a handgun without a license
Burton v. State, No. 49A04-1602-CR-242, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind. Ct. App., Dec. 7, 2016).
Lifetime driving privileges suspension upheld even though statutory provision was repealed after offense committed and before sentence rendered.
Lowrance v. State, No. 82A01-1601-CR-61, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind. Ct. App., Dec. 9, 2016).
The trial court’s sentencing statement did not constitute an order reinstating defendant’s substantive right to bear arms.
Dobeski v. State, No. 49A02-1603-CR-440, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind. Ct. App., Dec. 12, 2016).
When computing the time allowed to register as a sex offender, the day of the triggering event should be excluded.