Attempted murder conviction reversed because trial counsel failed to object to improper jury instruction, and tender a proper instruction, regarding the specific intent required to prove accomplice liability.
Robinson v. Ind. Dept. of Local Govt. Finance, No. 45A03-1707-PL-1643,__ N.E.3d __ (Ind. Ct. App., April 9, 2018).
Trial court does not have authority to transfer a case to the Tax Court; the case must be dismissed and refiled.
Batchelor v. State, No. 11A01-1707-CR-1574, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind. Ct. App., March 28, 2018).
Jury instruction that misstated mens rea for resisting law enforcement was a fundamental error that mandated reversal of conviction; it was erroneous for the trial court to give the instruction when the defendant did not request it.
Brewer v. PACCAR, Inc., No. 55A05-1709-CT-2168, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind. Ct. App., March 27, 2018).
A component manufacturer is not immune from liability under the Indiana Product Liability Act; component manufacturer cannot automatically transfer all responsibility to the final manufacturer.
McCarty v. State, No. 84A04-1707-CR-1599, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind. Ct. App., March 20, 2018).
When placing a person on probation, the trial court must provide clear and specific written terms, including each condition of probation.