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HELPING HOOSIERS GET BACK ON THE ROAD
Indianapolis, IN: Today, a group of graduates from the Indianapolis Bar Leaders series debuted online a series of videos aimed at helping Hoosiers regain their driving privileges. This project is aimed at providing citizens with helpful information on how to read a driving record, and what options are available after your license has been suspended.
While these videos do not provide specific legal advice, they are intended to help orient the viewer towards what options are available to get back on the road legally. These videos are available at the links provided below, and they are free of charge to view.
As part of this debut, the group is also asking for people to share these videos online to raise awareness about the need to understand driving privileges.
Indiana State Bar Association Honors IPDC Staff at Annual Award Luncheon
Joel Wieneke, the Post-Disposition Coordinator for IPDC’s Juvenile Defense Project and Larry Landis, former Executive Director, both received awards on Thursday, August 30, 2018 during the Indiana State Bar Association’s Annual Award Luncheon.
Joel with ISBA President Andi Metzel
Joel Wieneke was the recipient of the Hon. Viola J. Taliferro Award, given to those who show courageous and visionary leadership in addressing the unmet legal needs of children. In his role at the Juvenile Defense Project, Joel educates children sent to the Indiana Department of Corrections on legal rights, and counsels the children who have questions or concerns about their own cases and connects them with legal services where necessary.
Larry with ISBA President Andi Metzel
Larry Landis was the recipient of the David Hamacher Public Service Award, given to those who show high moral character and ethical standards, with service to the community and peacemaking qualities. Larry Landis was the first employee at the Indiana Public Defender Council in 1977 and served as its Executive Director from 1977 until his retirement in 2018.
IPDC now offering hands on case reviews for criminal defense attorneys
IPDC is offering 3-hours of free learning/training in the form of case reviews during which we work on your pending case(s). There will be a charge of $105 for private criminal defense attorneys.
Ideally, early in the case, IPDC will assist in brainstorming your theory of the case and drafting an investigation plan. We will discuss evidentiary issues and depositions. As your case progresses to trial, we meet again to discuss voir dire topics, practice voir dire, brainstorm cross examination and/or opening/closing arguments, jury instructions, and sentencing advocacy.
IPDC will come to your county to facilitate this learning/training opportunity. Members of your office or defender community can join as well. I have attached an agenda. Please contact me to schedule a case review or if you have questions. Thank you, Diane
For more information please contact Diane Black, Training Director at dblack@pdc.in.gov
WTIU Reports on IPDC Juvenile Defense Project's Work with Youth in DOC
Beginning in April of 2017, IPDC's Juvenile Defense Project has been presenting an orientation on legal rights to all youth entering the Indiana Department of Correction/Division of Youth Service and connecting youth to post-disposition services. WTIU reporter Barbara Brosher followed Joel Wieneke, the Project's Post-Disposition Unit Coordinator, as he provided orientation and interviews at Logansport Juvenile Intake Facility.
Read the report and listen to the story here
Learn more about the IPDC Juvenile Defense Project, click here