In Indiana, every litigant who does not prevail or loses a civil or criminal case in a trial court is entitled to an appeal as a matter of right. This is guaranteed by the Indiana Constitution. As a general rule, all appeals go directly to the Indiana Court of Appeals. This Court is located in Indianapolis and comprised of 15 judges who deicide cases in 3 judge panels. There are three types of legal issues that make for the best type of appeal. Questions of first impression: In the criminal or civil realm, fact situations come before courts that have not been ... Read More