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Sentencing Enhancements are, unfortunately, something that repeat offenders must sometimes contend with.  There are two primary sentencing enhancements in Indiana that individuals should be familiar with. Habitual Offender Enhancement The first enhancement that will be discussed is the general Habitual Offender Enhancement.  The statute defining the Habitual Offender Enhancement is IC 35-50-2-8.  If the defendant is convicted of any felony, and has multiple prior felony convictions, the defendant may be eligible for this enhancement.  The…

In 2019, there were approximately 50,000 people who were injured in auto accidents in the State of Indiana alone. The likelihood of being in an accident after driving for a lifetime is very high. If you are injured in an auto accident, it is imperative that you understand the deadlines for filing and pursuing a legal claim.   According to Indiana Code § 34-11-2-4, a claimant has two years from the date of their accident…

Child Inclusive Mediation (CIM) is a process that adopts a co-mediation approach utilizing both a specially trained Mediator and a Child Consultant during a family’s separation. This process helps separating parents focus on the best interests of their children by giving them the opportunity to have their views heard about the changes in their family in a safe and confidential environment without the fear of upsetting either parent. The Child Consultant is trained to ensure…

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Most people realize that juveniles are treated differently than adults in criminal cases. Even the Supreme Court has gone out of its way to issue numerous rulings (see Brown v. State, 10 N.E.3d 1 (Ind. 2014) and Fuller vs. State, 9 N.E.3d 653 (Ind. 2014)) specifically mentioning that juveniles should be treated differently because they have not fully matured, often don’t fully recognize the wrongfulness of their acts, and are able to be rehabilitated with…

It was just announced that all eligible attorneys at Banks & Brower have been selected as a Super Lawyer or Rising Star for 2022.  This is quite an accomplishment for the firm and our attorneys.  Our Super Lawyers and Rising Stars include, Brad Banks, Adam Brower, Bill Frederick, and Gasper Stare.  Congratulations to our attorneys on this great accomplishment.  

If police officers arrive at your home with a search warrant, it will obviously be a very stressful, difficult, and possibly chaotic time. As such, it is important to understand the process by which police obtain a warrant, and what they may search for once they enter your home with a valid warrant. A search warrant is an order signed by a judge giving police the legal authority to search for evidence of a crime…

Purchasing and possessing a firearm in Indiana is a legal process that requires one to know the licensure process and the appeals process should one’s permit application be denied. Indiana is a “shall issue” state (Ind. Code 35-47-2-3), which means that the Indiana State Police shall issue a concealed carry permit to one who meets the following criteria: The person has a proper reason for carrying a handgun; See Code 35-47-1-8 and Schubert v. DeBard,…