FAQs About Indiana Personal Injury Cases How long does a personal injury case take in Indiana? Most straightforward Indiana personal injury cases take between 6 and 12 months. Complex cases, serious injuries, disputed fault, or lawsuits can make the process take...
You are driving home with a friend and everything feels routine. Maybe you were going a little fast. Maybe you rolled a stop sign. You see the lights, pull over, and assume this will be nothing more than a warning or a quick citation. Then officers separate you and...
What Is a Red Flag Law or Extreme Risk Protective Order in Indiana? A Red Flag Law allows the temporary removal of firearms when a court finds that a person is dangerous to themselves or someone else. Indiana’s version is called the Jake Laird Law, and it is found in...
Yes. Police may enter an Indiana home without a warrant when they have an objectively reasonable basis to believe someone inside is seriously injured or faces imminent injury. The Supreme Court confirmed in 2026 that emergency-aid entry does not require probable...
Frequently Asked Questions About a First OVWI / DUI in Indianapolis Will I Go to Jail for My First OVWI / DUI in Indianapolis? Most first-time OVWI / DUI offenders in Marion County are not sentenced to jail, especially when no one was injured and there are no unusual...
Police encounters are stressful for everyone, but they can become dangerous in a matter of seconds when an officer assumes someone is being defiant instead of recognizing that person is in crisis. For elderly drivers, stroke survivors, people with disabilities, and...
FAQ: Helping Someone After a Personal Injury in Indiana What should I do first if my loved one was injured in Indiana? Encourage them to get medical care and follow the treatment plan. Then help preserve evidence, including photos, paperwork, witness information, and...
Police at Your Door? Stay Calm and Think Before You Talk There are few things more unsettling than looking through the window and seeing police officers standing on your porch. Maybe they say they just want to ask a few questions. Maybe they say they’re investigating...
Yes. In Chatrie v. United States, decided June 29, 2026, the United States Supreme Court held that police conduct a Fourth Amendment search when they obtain a person’s Google Location History data. That means the government generally needs a real warrant supported by...
FAQ: Second DUI / OVWI in Indiana Is DUI the same as OVWI in Indiana? In everyday language, yes. People often say DUI, OWI, drunk driving, or OVWI. In Indiana criminal court, the formal charge is usually operating a vehicle while intoxicated, or OVWI. Does a second...
