Affirms trial court’s grant of motion to suppress which was based on evidence that defendant was permissibly driving “left of center” due to the poor condition of the roadway.
Supreme
Smith v. State, No. 18S02-1304-CR-297, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind., Mar. 27, 2014).
Affirms high school principal’s conviction for failure to report an instance of suspected child abuse.
In re I.P., No. 49S02-1402-JT-81, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind., March 26, 2014)
Parental rights should not be terminated when the magistrate who heard the case resigns before reporting recommended findings and conclusions because it violates the parent’s due process rights.
Delagrange v. State, No. 49S04-1304-CR-249, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind., Mar. 18, 2014).
Evidence supported inference defendant had intent required for attempted child exploitation offense.
In re G.P., No. 49S02-1308-JT-558, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind., March 13, 2014).
A trial court does not have discretion to appoint an attorney to a parent under Ind. Code § 31-34-4-6; Ind. Code § 31-32-4-3 does give the court discretion to appoint an attorney for a parent who fails to meet the statutory requirements for being indigent but for whom appointed counsel might still be appropriate.