Indiana Verdicts & Court Cases

United States of America v. Rodolfo Perez

Hammond, Indiana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with reentry of removed alien in violation of 8 U.S.C. 1326. Reported by: Kent Morlan Rodolfo Perez, 40 years old, of Mexico, reentered the United States after being removed. Perez was previously convicted of a felony.

United States of America v. Janea Reaves, Jermaine Reaves and Dejon Fox

Indianapolis, Indiana, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendants charged with conspiracy to commit access device fraud and illegal transactions with access devices. Former United States Postal Service employee Janea Reaves, 38, has been charged with conspiracy to commit access device frau

United States v. Edgar Omar Ortiz-Alvarado

Hammond, Indiana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with illegal reentry of a removed alien. Reported by Kent Morlan Edgar Omar Ortiz-Alvarado, 44 years old, of Mexico, was previously removed twice from the United States in March and April 2015. He was convicted of op

United States of America v. Richard Turner

United States of America v. Katie M. Tristan

Hammond, Indiana, criminal defense lawyers represent the Defendant charged with bank fraud. Reported by Kent Morlan Katie M. Tristan, age 41, of Clear Lake, Indiana used her leadership positions in the parent-teacher organizations (PTOs) at two Cedar Lake elementary schools to embezzle over $1

State of Indiana v. Jeffrey Harris

Fort Wayne, Indiana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with residential entry, criminal recklessness, and domestic batter. Reported by Kent Morlan Jeffery Harris beat down the back door of his ex-girlfriend’s home, fired multiple gunshots, chased her outside, and punc

State of Indiana v. Earl Mayo

Hammond, Indiana, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with official misconduct, obstruction of justice, theft, and unlawful possession of an anabolic steroid. Reported by Kent Morlan New Chicago Police Chief Earl Mayo is accused of official misconduct, obstruction of justi

State of Indiana v. Brandon Lee Cunningham

Greenfield, Indiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with one count of Level 1 felony burglary and one count of Level 2 felony robbery resulting in bodily injury. On November 15, Cunningham requested a speedy trial pursuant to Rule 4(B).

State of Indiana v. Ashley Jones

Brownstown, Indiana, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with murder. Ashley Jones and her mother, Marsha Allen, deceased, accused of killing Harold Allen who was poisoned by spiking a root beer float.

United States of America v. Mark A. Lyons

Hammond, Indiana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with knowingly and intentionally possessing with intent to district a controlled Schedule II Controlled Substance (Meth). pstal inspectors executed a search warrant on Mark A. Lyons’ residence on October 4, 2024, after

United States of America v. Aleksei Volkov

Indianapolis, Indiana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with assisting major cybercrime groups, including the Yanluowang ransomware group, carry out numerous attacks against U.S. companies and other organizations. Volkov facilitated dozens of ransomware attacks throughout th

State of Indiana v. Curtis Williams

Indianapolis, Indiana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with first-degree murder. Early in the morning of February 4, 2023, Curtis Williams walked into an Indianapolis food mart, approached Kenzel Bones, and shot him four times (twice in the head), killing him.

United States of America v. DeAndre Johnson

Hammond, Indiana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to distributing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. DeAndre Johnson, age 42, of Chicago, Illinois, conspired with his co-defendant, Fernando Porras, Jr., and others to distribute controlled substances on

United States of America v. Bethany A. Cataldi, D.O.

Hammond, Indiana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with health care fraud.

State of Indiana v. Andre Briski

Indianapolis, Indiana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with murder. Andre Briski was accused of killing Ryan Hawkins in a shooting on Interstate 65, near Southport Road.

United States of America v. Jaron Williams

South Bend, Indiana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession with inent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl. A mixture and substance containing a detectable amont of cocaine, and a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine.

State of Indiana v.Julius E. Burkes, Jr.

Hammond, Indiana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with murder. Julius E. Burkes Jr., 47, accused for shooting and killing Courtney M. Drysdale. The decedent was opening the bar where she worked when Burkes entered with a gun and demanded money from the cash register b

State of Indiana v. Gary Gatewood

Indianapolis, Indiana, criminal defense lawyer represent the Defendant charged with charged with murder. Gary Gatewood, of Indianapolis, accused of shooting and killing a woman during a domestic dispute. When officers arrived, they found a man who believed he had been shot, but it turned out

Kayla D. Hojem v. Klipsch Senior Care, LLC, d/b/a Home Instead

Terre Haute, Indiana, employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a Fair Labor Standards Act violation theory. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guarantees most U.S. workers a federal minimum wage (currently $7.25 per hour) and overtime pay of at least time-and-a-half for hours

Lesa Leiter v. Amcol Systems, Inc.

Indianapolis, Minnesota, consumer law lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a Fair Debt Collection Act violation theory violation. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) (15 U.S.C. §§ 1692-1692p) is a federal law that prohibits third-party debt collectors from using abusive, unfair, or de

United States of America v. Robert Crayton

Hammond, Indiana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with distribution of cocaine, and conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine. On March 14, 2023, officers of the Lake County Sheriff’s Department stopped Robert Crayton on I-65. During a search of Crayton�

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 mis

United States of America v. Steven Lerma

South Bend, Indiana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with being a felon in possession of ammunition.

State of Indiana v. Andrea Brewer

Indianapolis, Indiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charge with two counts of child molesting, child exploitation, child pornography, promotion of child sex trafficking and child solicitation. Andrea Brewer, age 34, accused of producing child porn. Detectives reportedly se

State of Indiana v. John Doe

Indianapolis, Indiana, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with murder.

United States of America v. Carlos Alvarez Morin

Hammond, Indiana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with illegal alien in possession of a firearm.

United States of America v. Elijah Suggs

South Bend, Indiana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with distributing 50 grams or more of meth. Over the course of four transactions, Elijah Suggs, age 31, of South Bend, sold a total of about two pounds of methamphetamine to another person in South Bend. This case

United States of America v. Carlos Aquino Sosa, Edwin Palacios Sosa, and Delvin Velasquez Romero

Hammond, Indiana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with bank fraud conspiracy resulting in significant losses to small businesses and community banks in more than a dozen states. Carlos Aquino Sosa, 26 years old, of Honduras, was sentenced to 41 months in prison followed

United States of America v. Esteban Quino-Rosas

Hammond, Indiana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with felony reentry of removed alien. Esteban Quino-Rosas, 45 years old, of Mexico, was removed from the United States in 2012. This case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations, with assistance from the

United States of America v. Tonya Robinson and Albert Smith

South Bend, Indiana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendants charged with wire and bank fraud. Tonya Robinson and Albert Smith held leadership roles at the Housing Authority of South Bend, an institution dedicated to providing affordable housing in the local community. Instead of helpi

State of Indiana v. Jimmy Lay Liverett

Indianapolis, Indiana, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with murder. 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,

State of Indiana v. Jame Rolison

Indianapolis, Indiana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with criminal trespass, a Class A misdemeanor. . On December 20, 2022, Rolison was given a verbal trespass notice by his stepmother, Lori Jean Foust-Rolison ("Lori"), regarding her residence ("Property") in the presenc

State of Indiana v. John Doe

Indianapolis, Indiana criminal defense lawyer will represent the Defendant charged with attempted murder for shooting a man and woman. The 64-year-old shooter was arrested his alleged role in a deadly double shooting on the near south side of Indianapolis Saturday afternoon.

State of Indiana v. Caprice Edward Cashaw

Hammond, Indiana, criminal defense lawyer will represent the Defendant charged with murder and attempted murder. Caprice Edward Cashaw, 31, of Merrillville, was charged with multiple felonies, including murder and attempted murder — in the shooting two people in a bar.

Mark Cotton v. Stellantis, d/b/a FCA US, LLC

Indianapolis, Indiana, civil rights lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a wrongful termination theory. Mark Cotton sued his employer Stellantis, doing business as FCA US LLC (FCA), alleging that FCA discriminated against him because of his race and color in violation of Title VII of the Civil Right

Jay F. Vermillion v. Tom Francum, et al.

Indianapolis, Indiana, civil rights lawyer represented the Plaintiff on civil rights violation theory. Jay Vermillion, a prisoner at Pendleton Correctional Facility in Indiana, appeals from the summary judgment rejecting his claims that prison officials dismissed him from his job in the prison's la

State of Indiana v. Mark Sanchez

Indianapolis, Indiana, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with assault and battery with: Battery resulting in bodily injury — a Class A Misdemeanor Unauthorized entry of a motor vehicle — a Class B Misdemeanor Public intoxication that endangers the l

United States of America v. Percy L. Weekly

Hammond, Indiana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with felon in possession of a firearm.

United States of America v. Jeremiah Jones

South Bend, Indiana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with distribution of fentanyl.

Kizzzy T. Williams v. Social Security Administration

South Bend, Indiana social security disability lawyers presented the Plaintiff seeking review of the denial by HHS of her application for Social Security: SSID Tit. XVI benefits.

Amy Hadley v. City of South Bend, Indiana, et al.

South Bend, Indiana personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff who claimed that she was damaged wrongfully. Amy Hadley's home was badly damaged when local law enforcement executed a search warrant looking for a fugitive they incorrectly believed was inside her home. When both the City of Sou

State of Indiana v. Alison Davis

Fort Wayne, Indiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with murder. Alison David was accused of killing her husband who died from blows to his head.

State of Indiana v. Mark Sanchez

Indianapolis, Indiana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with assault and batter with a dangerous weapon. Mark Sanchez, former NFL quarterback, was charged with battery involving serious bodily injury, a felony, Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears told reporters. If convicte

United States of America v. Jade Price

South Bend, Indiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with wire fraud Jade Price, 29 years old, of Winfield, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty after pleading guilty to wire fraud, announced Acting United States Attorney M. Scott Pr

United States of America v. Todd Wilson

Indianapolis, Indiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with making a false statement during the purchase of a firearm Todd Wilson, 52, of Charlestown, Indiana, has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison, followed by one year of supervised release, after pleading gui

John Nagel v. Thor Motor Coach, Inc. et al.

South Bend, Indiana, personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on a Magnuson_Moss Warranty Act violation consumer law theory.

State of Indiana v. John Doe

Indianapolis, Indiana, criminal defense lawyer representing the Defendant charged with murder. John Doe, a 16-year-old, was arrested for shooting and killing 20-year-old Edier Hernandez-Rivera.

Leigh Vogel v. Dillards, Inc.

Indianapolis, Indiana, personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a premises liability claim.

State of Indiana v. Larry Duerson, Jr.

Indianapolis, Indiana criminal defense will represent the Defendant charged with 11 felony charges in connection with multiple sexual assaults. The attacks happened near where the Monon Trail goes over Fall Creek in the area between East 33rd and East 35th Street.

United States of America v. Christopher Hill

Indianapolis, Indiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with dealing in meth. Christopher Hill was convicted of dealing methamphetamine on the basis that the jury who decided his case was not impartial. At the end of voir dire, two prospective jurors were questioned, both of