Banks & Brower’s Fishers satellite office is now open for appointments. The main office remains on 96th Street in Indianapolis. The Fishers office is located near 141st and S.R. 37 and will be by appointment only. If you call to make an appointment and the Fishers’ location is more convenient to you, simply let our receptionist know. This location may be more convenient for our clients from Fishers, Noblesville, Hancock County, Madison County and other…
With the announcement of our new satellite office located in Fishers, Indiana, today’s blog looks at what will happen if you are arrested in Hamilton County, Indiana, whether it be Fishers, Carmel, Noblesville, Cicero, Atlanta or any other part of the county. There are a variety of arrests that are common in these communities. Due to having Klipsch Music Center (formerly known as Verizon Wireless and Deer Creek) a number of the arrests are alcohol…
We’ve all seen it on TV, two parties yelling at each other before a judge like Judge Judy, Judge Joe Brown, or Judge Mathis. And, inevitably, the judge yells back, makes both parties feel stupid, and then arbitrarily picks a side to believe. Then, most enjoyably, there is a post-proceeding interview with an awkward engagement between the parties….priceless. Though the small claims process is glorified for TV ratings in those shows, the formalities aren’t much…
The term “white collar crime” is just what it suggests. It’s a phrase used to describe criminal acts that are done in and around a corporate/government setting by those directly or indirectly involved in the operation of that business and/or government agency (more often than not). Typically, we hear the term “white collar crime” when used in association with non-hourly jobs or non-manual labor related jobs, but the truth is, if the crime revolves around…
Its New Years time, so its mandatory to do some sort of top 10 list right? For this weeks blog we will look at some of the Misconceptions about the criminal justice system. This is our top ten, certainly open to interpretation and additions. The Criminal Justice System ALWAYS gets it right No system is perfect. Perfection is a great goal to strive for, especially when we talk about taking away someone’s freedom, but it…
Typical Handgun Offenses and Crimes in Indiana Most people who carry a handgun, both legally and illegally for that matter, seldom realize the number of laws specifically written to address the use, operation, and possession of them. In fact, many who own a firearm think that so long as they have a permit, they can take that gun anywhere they want — the reality, however, is much different. This blog will address the most commonly…
Crimes involving property are very common charges in Indiana. The Indianapolis Criminal Defense Attorneys at Banks & Brower are well equipped to help you fight these charges. Fist lets take a look at the types of charges. We are all familiar with the home burglary, which we will look at, but there are a number of other crimes that effect or involve someone’s home. For purposes of this blog we will use Johnny as a our…
A Blog on Indiana’s Post-Conviction Relief Statute – Many times throughout the week our firm is inundated with calls requesting help for themselves or a loved one who has just received a conviction and sentence for a criminal offense. Often times, people call in desperation, hoping that we might be able to find something that was done improperly by the State of Indiana or the judge presiding over the case. Often times, the paramount question…