One of the most overlooked topics when a couple divorcing is estate planning. When a couple gets married and starts a family it is typical for them to worry about an unforeseen accident or death. Couples plan for a Guardian for any minor children and how they want their assets split if one or both meet an untimely demise. If for some unfortunate reason the marriage shall end people often forget about their estate planning…
The expungement laws in Indiana went through a complete revitalization in July 2013 in what the state legislature deemed the “second chance law.” We have written several articles detailing the expungement process, timeline, and alternative DCS, CHINs, and protection order petitions. This article looks to specifically what happens once an expungement has been granted, timelines, and your rights when you moving forward post-expungement. What Happens After an Expungement is Granted? When a misdemeanor or low…
While some states have begun to legalize marijuana (specifically, Michigan and Illinois) it remains illegal in Indiana. Even after the consumption or use of the said substance, one can still be charged with possession. Meaning that a substance may have been legally used in one state, it still can be criminally charged as a possession and or usage with only containing/maintaining the substance within your bodily system. Typically, there are two situations where this issue…
There are two broad types of evidence that judges and juries may consider at trial. Physical evidence, or exhibits, are typically things that the factfinder can hold, see, and touch. The other broad category of evidence is witness testimony. The amount of weight put on either physical evidence or testimony is solely up to either the judge or jury during deliberations. Sometimes, there is no physical evidence to consider, and the case is exclusively built…