1. Does a store automatically have to pay if I slip and fall in Indiana? No. A slip and fall on someone else’s property does not automatically make the property owner responsible. An injured person generally must prove negligence. For a business customer, that usually...
Yes. If police are questioning you and you want to rely on your Fifth Amendment right to remain silent, clearly say that you are invoking that right. Simply standing there silently may not provide the protection people assume it does, particularly before an arrest....
A criminal court date in Boone County is usually much quieter and more organized than courtroom scenes on television. Your case will typically be called individually. Depending on the hearing, the judge may address your charges, possible penalties, bond, or future...
Yes, police can ask additional questions after an Indiana traffic stop ends. But the conversation must generally be voluntary. Without independent reasonable suspicion, officers cannot continue detaining you solely to investigate unrelated crimes. You can ask whether...
1. What happens after your first DUI arrest in Indiana? After a first-time DUI arrest in Indiana, you’ll typically be released from jail and given a court date for your initial hearing. Depending on your circumstances, you may be released on your own...
1. How does an Indiana personal injury lawyer decide if I have a case? An Indiana personal injury lawyer generally looks at three major issues: liability, damages, and collectibility. Liability asks whether someone else can be held legally responsible. Damages measure...
Attorney Marc Lopez of the Marc Lopez Law Firm helped teach Indiana attorneys about the ethics of business development and marketing at ICLEF’s Applied Professionalism 2026 seminar on October 29, 2026, in Indianapolis. His advice focused on two practical lessons for...
Indiana criminal law is the same statewide, but the way a case moves through court can vary from county to county. In Hamilton County, knowing the local procedures can help you avoid unnecessary court appearances, prepare for hearings, and protect important deadlines....
Generally, no. An Indiana police officer can ask whether you live nearby, but you usually don’t have to answer voluntary questions. During a lawful stop for an infraction or ordinance violation, however, Indiana law requires certain identifying information or a...
1. Can you get a marijuana DUI in Indiana if you smoked weed weeks ago? Yes. Indiana drivers can face marijuana DUI charges even when they consumed cannabis days or weeks before driving. Under Indiana Code § 9-30-5-1, operating a vehicle with certain controlled...
