Two or more distinct offenses may be enhanced due to the use of the same weapon during the commission of each offense, but double jeopardy protections prevent enhancement due to the continuous possession of the weapon.
Per Curiam
Barber v. State, No. 19S-CR-329, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind., May 29, 2019).
A person convicted of child molesting is a statutorily defined as a violent criminal and may not file for sentence modification under Ind. Code 35-38-1-17 after the elapse of 365 days from sentencing without the approval of the prosecuting attorney
In re Mandate for Lake Superior Ct. v Pera, No. 18S-CB-442, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind., May 16, 2019).
Substantial evidence supports the $176,467.17 award to the judges for attorney’s fees and expenses for their mandate action.
Civil Commitment of T.W. v. St. Vincent Hospital & Health Care Center, No. 19S-MH-264, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind., April 30, 2019).
Commissioner lacked authority to enter the commitment orders; the judge must review and sign each order.
Hoak v. State, No. 19S-CR-17, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind., Jan. 11, 2019).
Trial court should have determined if defendant with multiple drug-related court contacts was eligible for substance abuse treatment and placement in Community Corrections.