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Apr
15
Procedural Due Process Issue Key In Probation Revocation Case
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The Indiana Court of Appeals recently reversed a trial court’s order requiring a defendant to serve his previously suspended sentence in a not for publication decision issued Monday in Noor Adnan Sobuh v. State of Indiana (PDF). Merrillville criminal law attorney Edward J. Wartman was counsel for the appellant.
The Indiana Court of Appeals held that the defendant was entitled to a probation revocation hearing that afforded him proper due process.
Sobuh was entitled to a probation revocation hearing comporting with the requirements of due process. Moreover, to the extent that his failure to oppose the State’s allegation could be considered an admission, Sobuh at best admitted to conduct outside the probationary period.
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Because the sole pending allegation against Sobuh was that he committed conduct that occurred before the commencement of his probationary period, the trial court could not properly revoke his probation on this basis. See C.S. v. State, 817 N.E.2d 1279, 1281 (Ind. Ct. App. 2004) …
Mar
13
Mortgage foreclosure training for judges and attorneys is scheduled for next week in Northwest Indiana.
From the Indiana Lawyer:
The Indiana Supreme Court has announced its second training session for attorneys, judges and mediators to learn how to handle foreclosure cases, including through pro bono representation. A one-hour CLE, “The Perfect Storm: Foreclosures Leave Many Adrift,” will be at 5:30 p.m. March 18 at Jedi’s Restaurant, 444 Ridge Road, Griffith.
Writes the Indiana Supreme Court:
The Indiana Supreme Court is continuing its campaign to help stem the mortgage crisis through pro bono representation with a training session in Lake County.
Mar
13
Kathy Sipple Spreads The Word About Twitter On WBEW
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Valparaiso’s social media hero — Kathy Sipple — organizer of Northwest Indiana’s first #nwitweetup — writes about her adventure of being interviewed on Vocalo.org’s WBEW in Chicago.
