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What Happens if You’re Subpoenaed for a Deposition?

Posted in Civil,Criminal Law on February 2, 2023

Being subpoenaed for a deposition can be a nerve-wracking experience that you may be called in for if you are a victim of a crime,read more

When do the Police Need a Warrant?

Posted in Criminal Law on January 20, 2023

The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution appears to require law enforcement to obtain a warrant before searching your person or property. Of course,read more

Custody: How Does a Court Decide

Posted in Family Law on January 12, 2023

In Indiana, when parents are in a custody dispute, the Court has to make a decision that will impact their children and each of theread more

Expungements – A New Year’s Resolution You Won’t Fail

Posted in Criminal Law,Expungement on December 30, 2022

Many people spend the New Year’s holiday re-evaluating their lives. Questioning their life choices, diet, exercise routine, (marriages?) and everything else under the sun. Theyread more

Distinguishing Between OVWI Charges

Posted in Criminal Law,DUI on December 29, 2022

Although DUIs (or OVWIs in Indiana) are unfortunately all too common, there are several charges that can be brought based on the circumstances, and theread more

Making Sense of Russell v. State and its Impact on Home Detention Sentences

Posted in Criminal Law,Drug Crimes,DUI on December 23, 2022

A sentence for a criminal offense can be either executed or suspended.  When a sentence is suspended, some or part of the sentence is typicallyread more

How to Obtain Specialized Driving Privileges After Refusing a Chemical Test

Posted in Criminal Law,DUI on December 16, 2022

Under Indiana law, a court may grant certain persons convicted or accused of motor vehicle related crime, such as DUI/OVWI, a legal remedy called “Specializedread more

How the Federal Respect for Marriage Act Affects Hoosier Families

Posted in Family Law on December 9, 2022

Since the groundbreaking civil rights victory in Obergefell codified same-sex marriage in 2015, same-sex couples across America have utilized the legal protection to build theirread more

How to Lift a No Contact Order

Posted in Criminal Law on November 29, 2022

Here at Banks and Brower we frequently get calls from people who had an argument, fight, or misunderstanding with a loved one. The police areread more

What is a Batson Challenge?

Posted in Criminal Law on November 16, 2022

A longtime tenant of the American judicial system is that every individual is entitled to a fair and impartial jury trial.  Over the history ofread more