Mathias, J. The State of Indiana appeals the order of the Marion Superior Court granting a motion filed by Dejon Pitchford (“Pitchford”) to suppress evidence discovered as a result of a warrantless strip search of Pitchford in jail. The State claims that the trial court erred in concluding that the search of Pitchford was impermissible […]
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Valdez v. State, 18A02-1509-CR-1514, __N.E.3d__ (Ind. Ct. App., July 22, 2016).
Deputy Prosecutor admonished for insinuating that defense counsel improperly influenced witness testimony.
Patel v. State, 71A01-1504-CR-166, __N.E.3d__, (Ind. Ct. App., July 22, 2016).
Legislature never intended the feticide statute to apply to pregnant women.
Forshee v. State, No. 16A05-1511-CR-1923, __N.E.3d__ (Ind. Ct. App., July 13, 2016).
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.