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Wednesday, February 01, 2006

Ind. Decisions - Court of Appeals issues two today

In Willie Campbell, III v. State of Indiana, Judge Robb writes:

Willie Campbell, III, was found guilty following a jury trial of carrying a handgun without a license as a Class C felony. Campbell now appeals his conviction. We affirm. * * *

Conclusion. Campbell was not seized under the Fourth Amendment or Article 1, Section 11 when the police shined a spotlight on him or when he tossed the gun underneath the car. The handgun was abandoned property and was properly admitted by the trial court. The State presented sufficient evidence to support Campbell’s conviction for carrying a handgun without a license as a Class C felony. Campbell’s conviction is therefore affirmed.

In John Rowlett v. Vanderburgh Co. Office of Family & Children, the panel, 2-1, reverses the lower court's termination of parental rights.

Posted by Marcia Oddi on February 1, 2006 12:38 PM
Posted to Ind. App.Ct. Decisions