Although Indiana Rule of Evidence 615(c) is the proper vehicle to permit a parent-witness to remain in the courtroom despite a separation-of witnesses order, the exception is not automatic; child defendants must still affirmatively show their parent’s presence is “essential.”
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Williams v. State, 21S-CR-113, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind., March 16, 2021).
To constitute a valid waiver of the right to appeal a sentence, the plea agreement, guilty plea and sentencing hearing colloquy, and sentencing order must be clear and consistent as to whether a defendant waives only the right to appeal the conviction or the right to appeal the conviction and sentence.
Poore v. Indianapolis Public Schools No. 21S-CT-105, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind., March 18, 2021).
School system met its duty to provide student with classes necessary to graduate with a Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma.
G&G Oil Co. of Ind., Inc. v. Continental Western Ins. Co., No. 20S-PL-617, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind., March 18, 2021).
In an insurance coverage dispute, although company’s losses “resulted directly from the use of a computer. whether the ransomware attack “fraudulently caused a transfer of money” cannot be resolved by summary judgment.
In re Adoption of I.B., No. 21S-AD-90, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind., March 2, 2021).
Mother’s consent for adoption was not required when mother failed for one year (1) to significantly communicate with child without justification or (2) to support child when able to do so and required by law.