Because defendants are placed on parole OR probation, and defendant complied with the terms of parole, it was reasonable for defendant not to report to probation before his release from parole and the trial court abused its discretion in revoking probation.
N. Vaidik
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.
In re J.B., No. 20A05-1510-JC-1612, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind. Ct. App., June 8, 2016).
The juvenile court did not have jurisdiction to modify the custody agreement made by the paternity court after the CHINS case was terminated.
Doe #1 v. Ind. Dept. of Child Svcs., No. 49A02-1506-CT-682, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind. Ct. App., May 26, 2016).
Under common law, DCS had a duty to protect the identity of a caller who reported children as being in need of service.
Saylor v. State, No. 39A05-1503-PC-113, __ N.E.3D__ (Ind. Ct. App., May 23, 2016).
Because defendant did not personally waive his right to a jury trial—rather, his attorney did—when he pled guilty to being a habitual offender, the Court vacated his habitual-offender adjudication and remanded the case for a new trial on that charge