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Spencer Criminal Defense Attorney: Court Rules in Owen County

Facing your first arrest can be overwhelming, but in Spencer, Indiana, having the right criminal defense attorney familiar with Owen County local court procedures can make a world of difference. Owen County courts follow specific rules when it comes to evidence exchange. Within 21 days of your ...

Tongue Ring Challenge: OWI Breathalyzer Suppressed

An Indiana woman was pulled over by Indianapolis police and subjected to field sobriety tests, which she failed. Following this, the officer administered a breathalyzer test without requiring her to remove her tongue ring, despite noticing it. The woman's breath test result exceeded the legal ...

Search of Greene County Woman’s Purse Reversed

Greene County Sheriff’s Detectives executed a search warrant at a home in Newberry, Indiana. When officers arrived, the homeowner had four guests, two male and two female. Police officers found a purse in the living room. The officer searched the purse without knowing to whom it belonged. The owner ...

Bloomington Appeal Overturns Marijuana Conviction

Officers in Bloomington were on the lookout for an individual unrelated to the defendant. In their search, they encountered a long driveway blocked by a cable, accompanied by a clear “No Trespassing” sign. Ignoring these indicators, the officers removed the cable and proceeded. When officers got ...

OWI Dismissed, Roundabouts Don’t Require Use of Turn Signal

An Indiana man’s convictions for operating while intoxicated, possession of paraphernalia, and possession of methamphetamines were dismissed after the court found that he was not required to use a turn signal to exit a roundabout. The man had entered a three-exit roundabout and exited without ...

Courts Must Adapt to a New Normal

The COVID-19 outbreak has forced courts to adapt to a health crisis while attempting to keep the justice system moving. Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb has enacted a detailed plan for businesses to open that includes social distancing and safety measures. The Indiana Supreme Court has provided some ...

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Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Guide to 20th Annual Gathering of the Juggalos

The 20 th Annual Gathering of the Juggalos at the Lawrence County Recreation Park in Springville, Indiana expects to bring more than 10,000 Insane Clown Posse fanatics to Southern Indiana for a week of music, parties, and camping. The gathering will also bring an increased police presence to ...

Grant County Criminal Defense

If you face criminal charges in Grant County, Indiana, it can be overwhelming to find the best criminal defense attorney for your case. When choosing a lawyer, it is important to consider the attorney’s experience and familiarity with the local rules. Grant County has established many local rules ...

Madison County Bond Schedule Escalates for Out-of-Town Defendants

If you are arrested in Anderson, Indiana your first priority is to post bond and get out of jail. Madison County has a standard felony bond schedule for most offenses. However, if you do not live in Madison County or its contiguous counties (Tipton, Grant, Delaware, Henry, Hancock and Hamilton), or ...

Arrested in Tipton? Hire an Attorney with Experience

If you arrested in Tipton County, it’s important to retain the best criminal defense attorney for your case. When hiring a lawyer, it is important to consider the attorney’s experience and knowledge of the local court rules, including which court your case will be filed in. Tipton County has one ...

New Law Allows for Expungement of Terminated Protective Orders

Imagine being the subject of a protection order that was terminated or dismissed, but still seeing your name on a protection order registry or other searchable database? While Indiana law has allowed people to expunge criminal records for some time, prior to July 1, 2019, a person could not expunge ...

Courts Can Stay OWI Suspension at Initial Hearing

When a person is charged with Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) in Indiana, his or her driver’s license is generally ordered suspended at the Initial Hearing. However, a 2019 update to the Specialized Driving Privileges law provides an opportunity for a person to drive for work purposes while the ...

Indiana Expands Felony OWI Enhancement

Effective July 1, 2019, Indiana extended the time period to seven years in which a prior operating while intoxicated (OWI) charge elevates a new OWI arrest to a Level 6 felony. Previously, an individual who committed an OWI could be charged with a Level 6 Felony if they had a previous conviction ...

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