The elements of two statutes are “substantially similar” if they have common core characteristics that are largely, but not identically, alike in degree or extent.
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Reynolds v. Reynolds, No. 29S04-1612-DR-00636, __N.E.3d__ (Ind., Dec. 6, 2016).
Motion for rule to show cause was specific enough to excuse strict compliance with the contempt statute and protect due process rights.
Osborne v. State, No. 29S02-1608-CR-433, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind., Nov. 29, 2016).
It was unreasonable for the officer to conduct an investigatory stop when he responded to a report that a woman was trapped under her car, but the woman had freed herself prior to his arrival, and the officer witnessed no traffic infractions or criminal conduct.
Cruz-Salazar v. State, No. 49S05-1611-CR-626, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind., Nov. 29, 2016).
Police officer had reasonable basis to believe that medical assistance was needed or defendant was in danger so that warrantless entry into vehicle was constitutionally permissible.
ESPN, Inc. v. University of Notre Dame Police Dept., No. 71S05-1606-MI-359, __N.E.3d__ (Ind., Nov. 16, 2016).
A private university police department is not a “public agency” for the purposes of the Access to Public Records Act.