A belated notice of appeal needs to do more than restate the grounds for granting a discretionary appeal; an extraordinary compelling reason to restore the forfeited appeal must be stated.
Per Curiam
Anderson v. State, 21S-CR-28, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind., Jan. 26, 2021).
Before counsel’s appointment, a trial court must consider a defendant’s pro se motion, like a request for an early trial. After counsel’s appointment, this consideration is left to the trial court’s discretion
Choi v. Kim, No. 20S-PL-706, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind., Dec. 18, 2020).
Remands for a new trial when trial court erred in communicating with the jury after deliberations began.
Brown v. Ind. Dept. of Environmental Management, No. 20S-MI-609, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind., Oct. 21, 2020).
Vacates the portion of the Court of Appeals decision that makes the broad statement that law-of-the-case doctrine “is applicable only when an appellate court determines a legal issue, not a trial court.”
Kinman v. State, 20S-CR-569, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind., Sep. 28, 2020).
Trial court failed to adhere to Indiana Post-Conviction Rule 1(6) which provides that the trial court “shall make specific findings of fact, and conclusions of law on all issues presented, whether or not a hearing is held.”