Double Jeopardy and You Criminal Case – Why don’t my charges amount to double jeopardy? Why can I be put on trial again after a mistrial is declared? These are just two examples of the types of questions clients sometimes pose with respect to their pending criminal cases. Many people are familiar with the phrase double jeopardy, but not necessarily as familiar with when double jeopardy may or may not come into play. In this…
Indiana Implied Consent and Refusal Suspension In Indiana, most people know that if you get pulled over while driving impaired, you run the risk of high fines, criminal prosecution, jail time, and license suspensions. And, because of those concerns, many choose not to risk it. However, as is evident from the thousands of DUI arrests throughout the state of Indiana and around the country, many choose otherwise. Yet, what many don’t know is that there…
Mistakes to Avoid for Divorced Parents The divorce process is obviously very difficult emotionally for the parties involved; however, what divorced or divorcing parents must keep in mind is that a divorce can be even more difficult for their children. You and your ex-spouse need to put your differences aside to help promote the welfare of your children as their interests are of paramount importance. The following are a few mistakes that many divorced parents…
Indianapolis Criminal Defense Attorney Blog: I Have an Arrest Warrant in Indiana What Do I Do? If you are facing the prospect of an arrest warrant issued for you or you already know that you have an arrest warrant issued for you in Indiana, it can be a very scary and stressful situation. We have all seen movies or TV shows where the police officers come breaking down doors to go after someone for an…
Indiana Name Change: A Quick Look at the Process to Legally Change your Name – Thinking about changing your name? There are a couple of ways to change your name in the State of Indiana. First, is through marriage and second, is through petitioning the court. Changing your name through marriage is the easiest way, as it only requires an application through the Social Security Administration , proof of U.S. citizenship, proof of identity, and…
What if I think the police or prosecutor engaged in misconduct in my criminal case? – Many people call our office with complaints about how either the police or prosecutor handled or are handling their criminal cases. While sometimes certain actions or inactions by police or prosecutors may not seem “right” to criminal defendants or their attorneys, there is often nothing improper occurring, constitutionally or otherwise. However, on occasion, the police or prosecutor can make…
Open Air Dog Searches: A Sniff Too Far in a Criminal Case We’ve all seen it on the TV show Cops or in a movie before…a car is stopped by the police for speeding or swerving, panicking people inside the car start sweating profusely as they watch the mirrors, and a K-9 officer slowly walks a dog around the vehicle searching for drugs or weapons. All of the people in the vehicle watch nervously, hoping…
Indianapolis Divorce Attorney Blog: The Impact of Social Media on Custody and Support As social media has become more prevalent in the recent years, it is now commonplace for attorneys to access social media and networking sites, such as Facebook, MySpace, Instagram, Twitter, and personal blogs, as a manner for obtaining evidence for divorce, child custody, and support cases. Even though these types of sites are entertaining and a great tool for staying connected with…
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