Motion for rule to show cause was specific enough to excuse strict compliance with the contempt statute and protect due process rights.
Osborne v. State, No. 29S02-1608-CR-433, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind., Nov. 29, 2016).
It was unreasonable for the officer to conduct an investigatory stop when he responded to a report that a woman was trapped under her car, but the woman had freed herself prior to his arrival, and the officer witnessed no traffic infractions or criminal conduct.
Cruz-Salazar v. State, No. 49S05-1611-CR-626, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind., Nov. 29, 2016).
Police officer had reasonable basis to believe that medical assistance was needed or defendant was in danger so that warrantless entry into vehicle was constitutionally permissible.
Anderson v. State, No. 49A02-1511-CR-1947, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind. Ct. App., Dec. 5, 2016).
Handgun found in coat pocket of a coat removed when defendant stepped out of his car was improperly admitted into evidence because search was not lawful as incident to arrest or as an inventory search.
In re Commitment of M.E., No. 27A02-1605-MH-987, __N.E.3d__ (Ind. Ct. App., Nov. 23, 2016).
That an individual appeared at a hearing with counsel is insufficient to prove service; service and proof of service is required for all civil commitment cases.