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Social media influencer Andrew Tate was arrested in Miami, Florida on July 18, 2026.  Along with his brother Tristan, Andrew is detained in federal custody pursuant to extradition action.  This case is facilitated by the federal government of the United States at the request of the Crown Prosecution Service of the United Kingdom.  The Crown Prosecution Service has filed 59 combined charges against Andrew and Tristan Tate, including rape, sexual abuse and human trafficking.  Once…

Key Takeaways Detectives often question your friends, family, or coworkers quietly while building a case. Subpoenas for phone, bank, or employment records often signal an active, confidential investigation. Indiana’s MyCase system shows only already-filed charges, not investigations that remain open. You retain the right to remain silent, even during informal police questioning. Documenting police contact and preserving records helps protect your position during an investigation. A knock at the door from a detective, an unusual…

You are getting ready to file for a divorce and may start to think whether or not you really need a divorce attorney.  You may get along with your soon to be ex-spouse and think an attorney will complicate things.  You may already have an agreement with them and think why you need an attorney to draft the settlement agreement.  You may also wonder whether it is even worth it.   Having a divorce attorney…

Key Takeaways Indiana treats unauthorized access to trade secrets or protected data as a Level 6 felony under state law. A Level 6 felony conviction can bring six months to two and one-half years in prison. Fines for a Level 6 felony conviction may reach ten thousand dollars in addition to prison time. Trade secrets, copyrighted works, and trademarks each face distinct forms of theft under Indiana law. Victims can pursue both criminal charges and…

Key Takeaways Indiana’s Romeo and Juliet law is a statutory defense, not a standalone protection. The age of consent in Indiana is 16; conduct involving anyone younger may result in criminal charges. The defense requires the defendant to be under 21 and no more than four years older than the younger party. Force, coercion, drugs, or a position of authority over the younger person eliminates eligibility entirely. Sexual misconduct with a minor is a Level…

One of the most common questions we answer is “hey my kid picked up a case in juvenile court do I need to hire him/her an attorney?”  The answer in most instances is yes and here are the primary reasons why: While a juvenile record is not public it is still viewable to the law enforcement community and can be held against them in the future; Minor offenses many times may be able to avoid…

Key Takeaways Indiana Code 35-44.1-3-1 makes fleeing or resisting a law enforcement officer a Class A misdemeanor. Using a vehicle to flee elevates the offense to a Level 6 felony under Indiana law. Injuries, weapons, or reckless driving during a chase can raise charges to a Level 3 or Level 2 felony. A Level 2 felony conviction carries a fixed prison term of between 10 and 30 years. Several statutory and factual defenses exist depending…

Key Takeaways Indiana law sets no fixed cap on how many times can a court date be pushed back. Judges weigh the reason given, not just the number of prior continuances requested. Indiana Criminal Rule 4 allows a ninety-day extension when the state shows specific conditions are met. Speedy trial protections exist to prevent indefinite delay, not to forbid every continuance. Repeated postponements without good cause grow harder to justify as a case moves forward….