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The 22nd Annual High School Mock Trial was held recently at the Lake County Criminal Court Tower. Attendees gathered for an opening welcome and remarks from Circuit Judge Victoria A. Rossetti and ...

CROWN POINT — A few angry words at a Gary gas station caused the shooting that killed Jonquell Golida, according to testimony Tuesday at the murder trial for Nicholas A. Pelissier.

Court systems are like snowflakes — no two are exactly alike — and that may be part of the reason it's difficult to understand each step of the legal process.

CROWN POINT — A 42-year old Lowell woman charged with felony attempted murder for allegedly shooting her husband on Sept. 3 during a domestic dispute in their home appeared in court Monday.