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,...
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The Limitations of Equity: A Closer Look at Probate Law
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...
Understanding the Indiana Unsafe Building Law: An Overview
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...
An Overview of Fourth Amendment Search and Seizure
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...
What Happens If I Get Pulled Over and Refuse a Chemical Test in Indiana?
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...
Miranda, Pirtle, and How They May Impact a Criminal Case
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...
Updates to Specialized Driving Privileges in Indiana
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...