“[D]efendant’s acknowledgement he is on probation, without more,” does not “’open the door’ to extensive and potentially-damaging character evidence about the nature of his prior offenses or the length of his prior sentences.”
M. May
Hematology-Oncology of Indiana v. Fruits, No. 49A05-0910-CV-556, ___ N.E.2d ___ (Ind. Ct. App., Aug. 18, 2010)
Attorney fees, costs, and expenses are recoverable damages under the Wrongful Death Act and the Adult Wrongful Death Act. NOTE: This opinion conflicts with McCabe v. Commissioner, Ind. Dep’t of Ins., reported in the July 23, 2010 issue of Case Clips.
Edwards v. State, No. 49A02-0911-CR-1093, __ N.E.2d __ (Ind. Ct. App., July 13, 2010)
Witnesses who testify that the defendant was not present at the scene, as opposed to affirmatively testifying he was at a different place, are not alibi witnesses for whom an alibi notice is required.
A.S. v. State, No. 10A01-0908-JV-423, __ N.E.2d __ (Ind. Ct. App., June 30, 2010)
“[F]ailing to adequately inform a delinquent of her right to counsel is fundamental error.”
M.T. v. State, No. 49A04-0908-JV-484, __ N.E.2d __ (Ind. Ct. App., May 16, 2010)
Due process will not permit revocation of juvenile probation when the State has presented no evidence of the alleged probation violations.