Do we know whether the call detail records for RA's phone were ever subpoenaed from his provider? Do we know whether anyone subpoenaed Google for his location data? Do we know whether anyone checked if there was black box data in the Ford Focus? So many post-conviction

A great book I just finished and highly recommend! I first heard of Laura Delano and her book on The Tucker Carlson podcast. When I listened to the interview, I knew I had to read the book. I have been curious for some time about iatrogenic harm, and Delano's story presented a

Indiana is nearly at capacity in the Indiana Department of Correction. So much so that the rumor is that we are NOT closing Westville and the State Prison after all for the new facility, because we can't. We don't have the beds. We have to leave one of them open. So....where are

I would guess that in 90% of the child welfare appeals I handle, one or more of the children are prescribed psychotropic medications. This is a HUGE problem here in Indiana. We need oversight. You have a child ripped from their home and oftentimes bounced to new homes, new

I am currently reading a book to review for NACDL about the men on Tennessee's death row. It seems crazy that we are killing men 37 years after their offenses, when they pose no danger to anyone at this point. And to realize they are suffering when we do it. It's just wrong on so

Just listened to a Joe Rogan interview with the author of Murderland. She details how many/most of the Pacific Northwest serial killers were raised in areas of high lead exposure. It would be fascinating to see whether they showed evidence of brain damage from lead poisoning....

Sometimes it feels nearly impossible to find time to read, but I did finish a book recently and wanted to share my review. wienekelaw.com/blog/book-revi…

Saw this coming from a mile away. When you increase most sentences by 25%, even no increase in crime still means an increased prison population. How our State leaders thought REDUCING overall prison capacity was a wise move is just baffling... indianacapitalchronicle.com/2025/08/22/ind…

I don't generally comment on how great probable cause affidavits are, because they usually are terribly written. But the affidavit in this case is one of the best I've ever seen, in terms of explaining clearly what the allegations are. Hoping to write up something about it this

Reason #1,480,952 why the pro se petition for post-conviction relief form here in Indiana needs revision: my direct appeal client, whom I am confident is innocent, is trying to file a petition for post-conviction relief. According to the form, an original, signed version of the

As I discussed in a prior tweet, normally a party on appeal can ask for a 30-day extension and a 15-day second extension. Anything more than that and you're really at the mercy of the Court of Appeals. But here Allen's appellate counsel have strong reasons to deviate from the

The talk today is that Indiana is switching to a new e-filing system. Having dealt with the current system, this is a very welcome change :) times.courts.in.gov/2025/08/06/wri…

Having met Mr. Zuckerberg (the lawyer), I feel awful he's been dealing with this over the years. But the nature of the calls did give me a chuckle... "When his account was suspended in 2011, Zuckerberg made national and international headlines for sharing a name with the

Yet ANOTHER exoneration here in Indiana! Huge win for the Notre Dame EJC!!!!

Well, here's the thing. Yes, the trial court clerk should have the exhibits attached to the motion to correct error. Why? Because they were properly filed into the docket. In fact, I can access them now from my computer. I am assuming they are referring to the video exhibits,

Things are only filed into the docket by way of e-filing. The Frank exhibits were never filed into the docket. That would have had to have been done by trial counsel through the e-filing service. My understanding is that the physical exhibits were all handed in person to the

Part of the reason I declined to work on the direct appeal is that there were concerns expressed to me that I was too "active" on social media about this case, and that I was too involved with "internet people" surrounding this case. I understood those concerns and did not want

Are any of you following the #Cranks investigation occurring with the Charlie Kirk assassination? If not, you should. I'll be interested to see whether Tyler Robinson's attorneys engage with the sleuths a bit more than we saw in the Delphi case. If indeed there may be evidence

Read the order carefully. It does NOT compel the trial court clerk to provide the exhibits to appellate counsel. Instead, it says that the exhibits should be included in the Appellant's Appendix as they are part of the record. The trial court clerk should have a copy of those

So glad to see a member of the Lawtube community is digging into this. Lawyer Lee, I hope you'll keep reporting on this case! youtube.com/watch?v=zMqqFm…