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…
Where to find Alcohol & Substance Abuse Evaluation Treatment Locations: Most people who are charged with substance offenses in Indiana, whether it be alcohol or drug related, they will be required to complete an alcohol or substance abuse evaluation and any recommended treatment as part of any resolution of their case. And, as most experienced criminal defense attorneys will agree with, completing the evaluation before any potential plea negotiations will help soften the typical, potential…
There may come a time when you think to yourself, am I able to get a power of attorney over a loved one? While the answer to that question is no, there is another tool that you may be able to pursue if your loved one is not competent to make decisions involving their healthcare or financials. That option could be filing a petition with a court to ask that a guardian be appointed over…
Oftentimes, people who don’t regularly work in the criminal justice system have a misunderstanding of the term “evidence.” This is likely due, in part, to all the CSI-type shows which have conditioned us to believe that fingerprints, DNA, or surveillance videos are going to be found that prove conclusively a certain person committed a crime. This is far from true in practice, however. While the State must present proof beyond a reasonable doubt to…
Many of our attorneys have served as Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys in Indiana, including in both Hamilton County and Marion County. This includes experience in “vertical prosecution”. In the “vertical prosecution” model, a deputy prosecutor works in tandem with other law enforcement officers to investigate allegations of criminal activity, determining which charges to file, resolving the case through the court system. This provides the deputy prosecuting attorney to experience in the investigative process first- hand while…
If you’ve been involved in an accident- whether it’s a car crash, slip and fall, or workplace injury- your first priority should always be your health. Even if you feel “okay” at the scene, it’s critical to seek medical treatment as soon as possible. Prompt medical attention not only protects your well-being, but it also strengthens any personal injury claim you may pursue. At Banks & Brower, we’ve seen too many cases impacted by delays…
If your driving privileges have been suspended, you may still be eligible to regain limited driving rights through a hardship license. Knowing how to get a hardship license in Indiana is essential if you want to continue driving legally for work, school, or other critical responsibilities. At Banks & Brower, we understand how critical it is to get back on the road and can guide you through the legal process of obtaining a hardship license…
In the world we all live in, we live and die by the internet — no doubt. When we need to buy things, where do we turn? Inevitably, the internet. Be it Amazon, Walmart, or Google, we are turning to things we see online for answers. The days of shopping in person are slowing dying like tape cassettes, CD’s, and telephones with chords. Part and parcel to this consumer process, often we are looking for…
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