The time period relevant to establishing a de facto custodianship excludes any period of time after a child custody proceeding has been commenced and while it is pending. After a child custody proceeding has been commenced and has concluded, however, the calculation of the time relevant to a de facto custodian determination is not tolled.
Dearman v. State, No. 19A-CR-2951, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind. Ct. App., Mar. 25, 2020).
Possession of hash oil is insufficient to sustain a conviction for possession of a controlled substance.
Pava v. State, No. 19A-CR-716, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind. Ct. App., Mar. 25, 2020).
The objective reasonableness standard provides sufficient notice of what conduct crosses the line from mere discipline of a child to battery.
Bell v. State, No. 19A-CR-2354, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind. Ct. App., Mar. 30, 2020).
While possession of a firearm, without more, cannot provide reasonable suspicion for an investigatory stop, evasive and aggressive behavior during a consensual encounter regarding an inquiry into possession of a firearm may provide reasonable suspicion to perform an investigatory stop and frisk.
Furbee v. Wilson, No. 19A-PL-1756, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind. Ct. App., March 30, 2020).
Before a landlord makes a decision about a tenant’s request for an emotional-support animal, it can conduct a “meaningful review” to determine whether the accommodation is required; this review includes requesting documentation, such as information about the disability and the disability-related need for the animal, and opening a dialogue.