Unless forbidden by the terms of the plea agreement, the trial court may consider all the evidence before it, including facts and circumstances relating to a dismissed charge.
In re Guardianship of Morris, No. No. 34A02-1510-GU-1809, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind. Ct. App, July 12, 2016).
The trial court should consider the effect of a power of attorney when determining if the appointment of a guardian is necessary.
Escamilla v. Shiel Sexton Co., No. 54A01-1506-CT-602, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind. Ct. App, July 13, 2016). (dissent on rehearing)
Judge Baker dissents the denial of petition for rehearing; knowledge of a party’s immigration status alone sheds no meaningful light on the question of whether that party will one day face deportation.
Rogers v. State, 49A02-1508-CR-1033, __N.E.3d __ (Ind. Ct. App., July 6, 2016).
Social workers must be licensed in order to fall within the scope of the statutory counselor/client privilege and have their communications deemed confidential.
Bradley v. State, No. 49S05-1602-CR-83, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind., July 7, 2016).
Houseguest did not have authority to consent to police entry without a warrant and all evidence seized was inadmissible.