The University of Southern Indiana College of Liberal Arts and the Political Science, Public Administration and Philosophy departments are proud to present the annual Law Day on Thursday, March 23 in Carter Hall. The event offers a unique opportunity for USI students, local high school students and the Evansville community to witness the legal system in action and interact with public officials. The event is open to the public at no charge.
A full schedule of the day’s events is below:
10 a.m.: Indiana Court of Appeals Oral Argument
The Indiana Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments in Kriss Bauman v. State of Indiana.
Kriss Bauman ran over a motorcyclist; he was then placed in a police vehicle, read his Miranda rights, handcuffed and read the implied consent law. His request to phone his attorney was denied by officers. Bauman eventually consented to a blood draw, which revealed the presence of methamphetamine. He now challenges the blood draw as lacking the consent required. The State counters that Bauman’s consent was implied by statute. Bauman further contends that the trial court erroneously admitted testimony that he had been chasing the motorcycle with the intent to run it over.
3 p.m.: Q&A with Diana Moers, Vanderburgh County Prosecutor
Diana Moers, Vanderburgh County Prosecutor, will be interviewed by Dr. Nick LaRowe, USI Professor of Political Science and Pre-Law Coordinator. Moers was sworn into office on January 1, 2023. Prior to being elected prosecuting attorney, Moers was a Deputy Attorney General for the state of Indiana.
