Putting The Power Of The Law In Your Hands When Facing Injury Or Arrest
The thought of your 18-year-old, newly minted, high school graduate sitting down with an attorney to make an estate plan may seem a little strange. After all, they have no assets to divide and no spouse or children to provide for. However, as a young adult heading out...
A recent summary judgment ruling sheds light on the importance of reading releases and the distinction between personal and corporate debts. The dispute revolved around whether the defendant owed the plaintiffs $128,538 as a personal debt, or whether the amount,...
Equitable remedies are intended to supplement and complement existing law, not to override it. This principle is foundational to the legal system, ensuring consistency and predictability, which are both necessary to uphold confidence in the rule of law. If the law...
Every state has laws and regulations in place to ensure the safety and well-being of its residents. In Indiana, one such law is the Unsafe Building Law. The Indiana Unsafe Building Law, which is outlined in the Indiana Code 36-7-9, is designed to provide a safeguard...
In many criminal prosecutions, the government gathers its strongest (and sometimes only) evidence through a search of the defendant or of the defendant’s property. The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution protects American citizens against unreasonable...
In Indiana, there are a wide range of consequences for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Most Hoosiers are well aware that there are substantial risks associated with OWI, including criminal convictions and jail time. However, many are not aware of Indiana’s...
As defense lawyers, we often receive questions about whether or when a criminal defendant should have been read his or her rights. More often than not, those questions are referring to Miranda rights: “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will...
Last year, Indiana legislators amended the law to the benefit of those recently charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (“OWI”). Under the new law, Hoosiers have the ability to avoid an immediate license suspension. This post will lay out the general...
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