Indiana Death Penalty Law
State of Indiana v. John Doe
Indianapolis, Indiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with eluding. John Doe attempted to elude arrest by driving at more than 100 mph from Fortville to Indianapolis' near east side. In Indiana, eluding, fleeing, or resisting law enforcement is typically a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in jail and $5,000 in fines . The charge escalates to a Leve... More...
$ (01-24-2026 - IN)State of Indiana v. Jimmy Lay Liverett
Indianapolis, Indiana, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with murder.<br> <br> Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander reports that his department is currently investigating the death of a female who is believed to be a Yellville woman that was reported as missing on November 13, 2025, by family members. Sheriff Alexander reports that a deputy was dispatched to a residence loc... More...
$0 (11-26-2025 - IN)<h1> United States of America v. Joshua T. Mebane </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center>Terre Haute, Indiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Savage Murder of Cellmate at Terre Haute Federal Correctional Complex </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Federal Inmate Sentenced to Life in Prison for Savage Murder of Cellmate at Terre Haute Federal Correctional Complex</h2></center></b><... More...
$0 (04-22-2025 - IN)State of Indiana v. Jamarris Lewis
Muncie, Indiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with three counts of child molesting (lewd molestation)—two being Level 1 felonies and one being a Level 4 felony.<br> <br> Jamarris Lewis, age 43, of Tennessee was accused with lewd molestation.<br> <br> According to the Delaware County Prosecutor's Office, Jamarris Lewis of Tennessee was convicted on three counts o... More...
$0 (04-11-2025 - in)<h1> United States of America v. Lawrence Taylor </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Terre Haute, Indiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Brutal Murder of Cellmate at Federal Correctional Complex </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Federal Inmate Given Life Sentence for Brutal Murder of Cellmate at Federal Correctional Complex in Terre Haute, Indiana</h2></center></b></b> ... More...
$0 (02-20-2025 - IN)<h1> United States of America v. Marvin T. Golden Jr. </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Indianapolis, Indiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with two counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and one count of distribution of methamphetamine. </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Indianapolis Drug Dealer Sentenced to Thirteen Years in Federal Prison for Drug and Gun Crimes... More...
$0 (01-17-2025 - IN)<h1> United States of America v. Erick Apolinar Romero, Matthew Wright, Julian Islas-Lozada, Zachary Polk, Junior Castillo, Kevin Josue Patino-Romero, Alexander Franco-Lopez, Jesus Alberto Casillas-Martinez, Eduardo Perez-Martinez, Eduardo Abel Torres De Leon, Richard Michael Moore </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Indianapolis, Indiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendants charged with Drug Trafficking </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Eleven Defendants Sentenced to a Total of 123 Years in Federal Prison as Law Enforcement Dismantles Cartel-Linked Drug Trafficking Ring that Used Train Cars in the Midwest to Smuggle Fe... More...
$0 (01-15-2025 - IN)United States of America v. Taiblan Harris
South Bend, Indiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with robbery.<br> <br> Taibian Harris and Treveon Smith robbed a South Bend<br> cell phone store during a blizzard. Smith entered the store<br> while Harris remained in the car and acted as the getaway<br> driver. Unbeknownst to Harris and Smith, one of the phones<br> Smith took from the store was a bait phone which sent... More...
$0 (01-10-2025 - IN)<h1> United States of America v. Aaron Jason Strong </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Indianapolis, Indiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Using Excessive Force and Attempted Coverup </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Former New Castle Police Lieutenant Sentenced to 12.5 Years in Federal Prison for Repeatedly Using Excessive Force and Attempted Coverup</h2></center></b></b> ... More...
$0 (01-07-2025 - IN)State of Indiana v. Adam Ahmad and Steven Sanchez
<h2>Indianapolis, Indiana criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendants charged with:<br> <br> 35-42-1-4(b)(3)/F5:Involuntary Manslaughter Death occurs while Def commits or attempts to commit bat, 35-42-1-5/F5: Reckless Homicide-Use when offense is not committed by using a motor vehicle, 35-42-2-1(c)(1)/F5: Battery Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury, 35-42-2-1(c)(1)/F6: Battery Resulting in ... More...
$0 (12-06-2024 - IN)<h1> United States of America v. Demetris Campbell </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Indianapolis, Indiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with commercial robbery conspiracy, four counts of aiding commercial robbery, and three counts of aiding the brandishing of a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Indianapolis Man Sentenced to Fifty ... More...
$0 (12-02-2024 - IN)State of Indiana v. Joshua T. Trammell
<h2><br> Brookville, Indiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of a controlled substance causing death.<br> </h2><br> <br> <br> On July 7, 2023 [sic], police responded to a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 52 in Franklin County. When police arrived, they observed a 2014 Kia Soul was "off the side of the roadway, fully engulf... More...
$0 (11-15-2024 - IN)State of Indiana v. Marcus Jermaine Rozier
<h2><br> LaGrange, Indiana resisting law enforcement charge criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant.<br> </h2><br> <br> [¶4] On January 14, 2022, LaGrange Police Department Officer Eric Patterson observed Paul Bennet, Jr. get into the back of a minivan being operated by Rozier. Rozier then pulled out onto a street in front of several vehicles in disregard of their right of way. Officer ... More...
$0 (10-16-2024 - IN)Thomas Roehrman v. Marketing Labs, LLC
<h2><br> Indianapolis, Indiana Restrictions of Use of Telephone Equipment violation lawyer represented the Plaintiff.<br> </h2><br> <br> The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) of 1991 restricts the use of certain telephone equipment, including automatic dialing systems (ATDS) and artificial or prerecorded voice messages:<br> <br> Prohibited uses<br> It's illegal to use ATDS or artif... More...
$1 (10-16-2024 - IN)<h1> United States of America v. Desmond Valentine </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Indianapolis, Indiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and possession of a firearm by a previously convicted felon </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Illegally Armed Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to Fifteen Years in Federal Prison</h2></center></b></... More...
$0 (09-30-2024 - IN)<h1> United States of America v. Kenneth Christopher McGhee a/k/a “Sonny,†“Angel†</h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Hammond, Indiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with racketeering conspiracy, conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, and being a drug user in possession of a firearm </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Sin City Deciples Founder Sentenced to 360 Months in Prison</h2></center></b... More...
$0 (09-19-2024 - IN)State of Indiana v. Michael A. Harding, II
<h2><br> Fort Wayne, Indian murder, aggravated battery, robbery, and use of a firearm in the commission of the crime criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant.<br> </h2><br> <br> Michael Harding, age 28, was accused of killing Dontay White, age 17 in 2016.<br> <br> 35-42-1-1(1): Murder, 35-42-2-1.5/F3:Aggravated Battery Use when the assault poses a substantial risk of death., 35-42-5-1(2)/... More...
$0 (08-23-2024 - IN)<h1> United States of America v. Clifton Withers </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Indianapolis, Indiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with two counts of possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl, and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Indianapolis Drug Dealer on Community Corrections Sentenced t... More...
$0 (07-29-2024 - IN)<h1> United States of America v. Clifton Withers </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> <br> Indianapolis, Indiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Fentanyl Trafficking and Possessing an Arsenal of Guns </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Indianapolis Drug Dealer on Community Corrections Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Federal Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking and Possessing an Arse... More...
$0 (07-29-2024 - IN)<h1> United States of America v. Clifton Withers </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Indianapolis, Indiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with two counts of possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl, and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Indianapolis Drug Dealer on Community Corrections Sentenced to Over... More...
$0 (07-29-2024 - IN)<h1> United States of America v. Andrezj Boryga </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Indianapolis, Indiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Sending Violent Antisemitic Threats to Anti-Defamation League </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Indiana Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Sending Violent Antisemitic Threats to Anti-Defamation League Offices Across the Country </h2></... More...
$0 (07-24-2024 - IN)<h1> United States of America v. Dayten Abram </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Indianapolis, IN criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Armed Trafficking of Over 2,000 Fentanyl Pills, Selling 500 While on Bond </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Muncie Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to a Decade in Federal Prison for Armed Trafficking of Over 2,000 Fentanyl Pills, Selling 500 Whil... More...
$0 (06-10-2024 - IN)State of Indiana v. Austin D. Ousley
Evansville, Indiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with attempted murder and reckless homicide.<br> <br> <br> Austin Ousley was accused of killing Shawn Wildt, shot his brother Chad in February of 2023. Chad was critically injured, but survived.<br> <br> 35-42-1-1(1): Murder, 35-42-1-1(1)/F1: Attempted Murder Attempted intentional killing of another., 35-43-2-1.5/F6: Res... More...
$0 (03-15-2024 - IN)Estate of Eleanor Northington v. City of Indianapolis, et al.
Indianapolis, Indiana civil rights lawyer the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a personal injury wrongful death.<br> theory.<br> After the Court held its Final Pretrial Conference on December 12, 2023, and basedupon the Court's Orders on the parties' pretrial pleadings [Dkts. 109, 138], the Estate's remaining claim is subject to dismissal because (1) without a claim underIndiana's ... More...
$500000 (02-23-2024 - IN)Vevke AnthonyHeadd v. David M. Jones and ERA Transport, Inc.
Hammond, Indiana personal injury truck wreck wrongful death lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on auto negligence theories.<br> <br> This case was filed in the Lake County Superior Court, 45D10-2206-CT-000601, and was removed to federal court by the Defendants.<br> <br> Plaintiff was the personal representative of the estate of Alexandria Headd, Deceased.... More...
$1 (01-05-2024 - IN)<h1> United States of America v. Johntavis Matlock </h1>
<b><h2><center><font color="red"><i> Evansville, Indiana Drug Distribution Lawyer represented the Defendant charged with distribution of fentanyl</b></h2></center></i></font color="red"></i><br> <br> Johntavis Matlock, 31, of Evansville, Indiana, wassentenced to 35 years in federal prison. In September of 2023, a federal jury found Matlock guilty of distribution of heroin and fentanyl resulting ... More...
$0 (01-07-2024 - IN)<h1> United States of America v. Jesse Daniel Ross, II </h1>
<b><h2><center><font color="red"><i> Indianapolis, Indiana Drug Distribution Lawyer represented the Defendant for Armed Trafficking of Fentanyl Pills</b></h2></center></i></font color="red"></i><br> <br> Jesse Daniel Ross, II, 23, of Muncie, Indiana, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of a substance containin... More...
$0 (01-07-2024 - IN)State of Indiana v. Leon Benson
Indianapolis, Indiana Defendant, Leon Dewayne Benson, a 22-year-old African American, was accused of killing 25-year-old K Kasey Schoen, who lived in Plainfield, Indian, about 25 miles southwest of Indianapolis.<br> <br> Schoen, age 47, was shot to death while sitting in his truck at about 3:30 a.m. on August 8, 1998. The engine was running and his foot was on the break when he was shot five time... More...
$0 (07-09-1999 - IN)State of Oregon v. Jesse Lee Johnson
Salem, Oregon defendant Jesse Johnson was accused of killing Harriet Thompson on March 21, 1998.<br> Thompson's body was found by her landlord in her apartment. <br> <br> Harriet Thompson, who was stabbed to death in her home on or about March 20, 1998. (The uncertainty relates to whether the victim was killed before or after midnight on March 19.) The victim's body was found on the living room f... More...
$0 (03-18-2004 - IN)State of Indiana v. Jesse L.R. McCartney and John McCartney
Kokomo, Indiana criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with two counts of felony murder and other counts including robbery resulting in bodily injury, burglary resulting in bodily injury and conspiracy to commit burglary.<br> <br> Jesse McCartney, age 36, and John McCartney, age 32, were accused for killing Destiny Pittman, age 21, who was shot to death on February 7, 2013, at her ... More...
$0 (08-14-2023 - IN)United States of America v. Randy Coffey
Indianapolis, Indiana criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with illegally possessing a firearm.<br> <br> On March 1, 2022, Randy Coffey, age 36, of Indianapolis, sold a pair of tires with rims at Cash America Pawn, a federally licensed firearms dealer. After completing the sale, Coffey attempted to purchase a Ruger 9mm semi-automatic pistol. On the required federal firearm transa... More...
$0 (07-26-2023 - IN)James E. Huntley v. Tyrex Ore & Minerals, et al.
Indianapolis, Indiana civil litigation lawyers represented Plaintiff who sued Defendants on breach of contract theories.<br> <br> <br> This is a breach of contract and unpaid wages case. Plaintiff, James Huntley, brought this action against his employer, Tyrex Ore & Minerals Company, and its CEO, Maurice Hoo. Plaintiff had entered into an employment contract with Defendants ("the Employment Agreem... More...
$0 (06-06-2023 - IN)United States of America v. Tony Cushingberry
Indianapolis, Indiana criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with murder and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence.<br> <br> On April 27, 2020, at approximately 3:57 p.m., Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) officers were called to North Denny Street in Indianapolis in reference to a person shot. Officers arrived at the scene and located a United States Po... More...
$0 (06-06-2023 - IN)Maj. Jaces Leli v. V2x, Inc., et al.
Indianapolis, Indiana personal injury lawyers represented Plaintiff who sued Defendants on wrongful death theories.<br> <br> <br> The Vectrus Defendants are all Indiana corporations (Filing No. 1-2 at ¶¶ 2-4). At the time of the incident giving rise to this suit, the Vectrus Defendants were government contractors for the United States Air Force (Filing No. 1 at ¶ 16). Under their services contr... More...
$0 (05-16-2023 - IN)MGS v. Social Security Administration
Fort Wayne, Indiana social security disability lawyer represented Plaintiff seeking review of the denial of her application of DIWC/DIWW benefits by HHS.<br> <br> DIWC (Disabled Insured Worker's Claim)<br> <br> Disability program for adults who have worked enough to have "insured status†under the Social Security System. For disability, a worker must have worked above a minimum amount 5 out ... More...
$0 (04-06-2023 - IN)Jennifer Finnerty v. NCAA
Indianapolis, Indiana personal injury lawyer represented Plaintiff, who sued Defendant on a negligence theory. <br> <table><br> <h1><br> <center><br> <P><br> <img width="300" src="http://www.morelawtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Indianapolis_IN_State.jpg" alt="State Courthouse - Indianapolis, Indiana"><br> <P><br> State Courthouse - Indianapolis, Indiana</a><br> <P><br> <a font="red" href="http... More...
$0 (02-17-2023 - IN)Brenda K. Dial v. Social Security Administration
Fort Wayne, Indiana social security disability lawyer represented Petitioner seeking review of the denial of her application for DIWC/DIWW benefits by HHS.<br> <table><br> <h1><br> <center><br> <P><br> <img width="300" src="http://www.morelawtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Fort_Wayn_IN_FED.jpg" alt="Federal Courthouse - Fort Wayne, Indiana"><br> <P><br> Federal Courthouse - Fort Wayne, Indiana</... More...
$0 (02-07-2023 - IN)<H2> Giovannie H. Salazar v. Jay A. Morris and Jay Morris Trucking </H2>
South Bend, Indiana personal injury truck wreck lawyer represented Plaintiff, who sued Defendants on wrongful death auto negligence theory claiming to have suffered more than $75,000 in injuries and/or damages as a direct result of an accident. <br> <br> <table><br> <h1><br> <center><br> <a font="red" href="https://www.morelaw.com/indiana/news/southbend/" target="_new">MoreLaw Legal News For South... More...
$1 (11-21-2022 - IN)State of Indiana v. Michael McCune
Anderson, Indiana criminal law lawyer represented Defendant charged with attempted murder.<br> <br> Michael McCune was accused of attempted murder for stabbing a friend, Laverne Pflugh, Jr., 13 times at a birthday party that ended in a fight. <br> <br> IC 35-41-5-1 Attempted Murder<br> <br> <br> <br> Sec. 1. (a) A person attempts to commit a crime when, acting with the culpability required for com... More...
$0 (12-02-2022 - IN)<H2> Lauressa Perez, et al. v. Richard A. Reitz, II and Brink Farms, Inc.</H2>
South Bend, Indiana personal injury truck wreck lawyer represented Plaintiffs who sued Defendants on wrongful death auto negligence theories claiming to have suffered more than $75,000 in damages and/or injuries as a direct result of the failure to exercise due care in the operation of a motor vehicle.<br> <br> A fatal truck accident occurred in summer 2020 that killed Brandon Perez and seriously... More...
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