While participation in a Purposeful Incarceration Program (PIP) may lead to a subsequent sentence modification, a request for a participation recommendation is not, in itself, a request for modification under Indiana Code Section 35-18-1-17.
Criminal
McCoy v. State, 20A-CR-723, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind. Ct. App., Oct. 21, 2020).
Absent evidence that comments rose to the level of unreasonable noise, loud criticism of government action does not constitute disorderly conduct.
Crouse v. State, 19A-CR-3008, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind. Ct. App., Oct. 8, 2020).
A waiver of appeal set forth as part of a plea agreement applies only to sentences imposed in accordance with the law.
Kinman v. State, 20S-CR-569, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind., Sep. 28, 2020).
Trial court failed to adhere to Indiana Post-Conviction Rule 1(6) which provides that the trial court “shall make specific findings of fact, and conclusions of law on all issues presented, whether or not a hearing is held.”
Hill v. State, 19A-CR-2083, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind. Ct. App., Oct. 2, 2020).
Multiple reckless homicide convictions, based on multiple victims, do not violate double jeopardy.