A no contact order is something that’s imposed by a criminal court, and it means you’re not allowed to have any contact with the person or persons listed in the order. No contact means no direct or indirect contact. You’re prohibited from: calling the person texting...
If you are injured without insurance coverage, it can be a stressful experience as you may be wondering where to go and how to pay for your medical treatment. However, there are things you can do to alleviate this stress. First, it is important to get health...
Some lawyers hire big-time marketing firms to put advertisements all over the place, but just because an attorney has money to spend doesn’t mean they’re going to deliver for you. Some attorneys are better at advertising than they are at lawyering, which is why it’s...
If you’re facing DUI/OVWI charges in Indiana, you may have received a letter in the mail suggesting you get an ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle. It’s important to understand that this is a promotional strategy and not a letter from the...
The Supreme Court of Indiana has established that in a negligence action, an injured person has a duty to mitigate their post-injury damages and the amount of damages they are entitled to recover is reduced by those that could have been prevented with reasonable care....
A personal injury case arises when someone’s negligence, which is a failure to use ordinary care, results in harm to an individual. Examples of negligence include following too closely in slick driving conditions, failing to yield when merging into traffic and...
The best time to hire a criminal defense attorney is before you need a criminal defense attorney. People who are under investigation, think that they are under investigation, or have been contacted by police officers or detectives need to get an attorney involved as...
In the State of Indiana, battery occurs when someone is touched in a rude, insolent, or angry manner. Battery charges always start as a misdemeanor, but the consequences can get more serious depending on the damage done. Felony Battery Resulting in Moderate Bodily...
As a matter of law in Indiana, you’re allowed to defend your home. In the context of self-defense, the concept of the home includes your dwelling (house), curtilage (area immediately surrounding the house), or occupied motor vehicle. If you reasonably believe that...
In the State of Indiana, misdemeanor battery occurs when someone is touched in a rude, insolent, or angry manner. This always begins as a Class B misdemeanor, which carries a maximum penalty of 180 days in jail and a $1,000 fine. Pretty much any disrespectful...
