9 results for 'judge:"Molter"'.
J. Molter finds that the court of appeals properly vacated theft convictions entered on charges that defendant continued to work remotely in serving as county commissioner after ceasing to reside in the county as required because evidence does not indicate defendant had reason to believe she was receiving pay improperly. Affirmed.
Court: Indiana Supreme Court, Judge: Molter, Filed On: February 15, 2024, Case #: 24S‐CR‐55, Categories: Evidence, Theft
J. Molter finds that the trial court improperly disqualified defendant's attorneys during his murder trial after becoming concerned that they were not representing defendant effectively. The judge should have considered less drastic measures and the attorneys should be reinstated. However, because the decision was not made with bias, defendant's request to have the judge replaced is denied. Reversed in part.
Court: Indiana Supreme Court, Judge: Molter, Filed On: February 8, 2024, Case #: 23S‐OR‐311, Categories: Judiciary, Murder
J. Molter finds an appeals court erred in reversing the decision of a trial court, which had correctly determined that a student could not bring a class action against Ball State University for claims relating to its handling of Covid. After the student filed suit, Indiana’s governor signed a law that specifically barred such class actions. The student’s rights are not infringed by that law, not least because he can still pursue personal and non-class claims against the university. Affirmed.
Court: Indiana Supreme Court, Judge: Molter, Filed On: November 21, 2023, Case #: 23S‐PL‐60, Categories: Education, Covid-19, Class Action
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J. Molter finds that an injunction against a state abortion law should be lifted. While medical providers have standing to challenge the law, the general assembly has authority to restrict abortion except in cases in which a women's life or health is in danger.
Court: Indiana Supreme Court, Judge: Molter, Filed On: June 30, 2023, Case #: 22S‐PL‐338, Categories: Civil Rights, Constitution