INDIANA GUN LAWS FOR FELONS & OTHERS We often receive questions about the Indiana Gun Laws for Felons and whether persons convicted of felonies in Indiana, including non-violent felonies (such as Theft or OWI) are prohibited from possessing or purchasing firearms in Indiana. Generally, those without a felony or domestic battery conviction in Indiana do [...]
Before we discuss the Indiana DUI laws, we should mention that we frequently hear some people use the term DUI and others use the term OWI. So, before we get into the heart of this article, let's clear up this frequently asked question: "What is the difference between a DUI and an OWI in Indiana?" [...]
We often answer a lot of client questions about the Indiana paternity laws. Some clients want to know about fathers rights in Indiana and others clients want to know about fathers’ responsibilities. So we have created this article to answer many of the most frequently asked questions and issues. Please understand that the Indiana paternity [...]
As an Indianapolis criminal defense attorney, I am asked many of the same questions by numerous clients and potential clients. So I wanted to draft this article to answer some of the most-asked questions about Class A Misdemeanors in Indiana. Obviously, I won’t be able to answer every question you may have in this article, [...]
AN INDIANA EXPUNGEMENT LAWYER EXPLAINS THE TOP SEVEN REASONS TO EXPUNGE YOUR INDIANA CRIMINAL RECORD In 2013, Indiana enacted an Expungement law. The Indiana Expungement Law, also known as the Second Chance Act, gives individuals convicted of certain crimes the ability to expunge their Indiana convictions. Even if you were not convicted of a crime [...]
Understanding the Divorce Laws in Indiana & The Indiana Divorce Process As I interact with many of my clients and potential clients, I realize that most people do not understand the divorce laws in Indiana. They are confused about the Indiana divorce process in general. But, this is totally understandable. The law is complicated and [...]
FATAL CAR ACCIDENT IN INDIANA – WRONGFUL DEATH IN INDIANA Recently, I saw a news story about a fatal car accident in Indiana. It seemed to me that almost every day the local news contains a story about another fatal car accident in Indiana. I have been involved in many lawsuits involving fatal car accident [...]
Is Indiana a Community Property State? This is a commonly asked question by people facing a divorce in Indiana. Divorces in Indiana can be broken down into two categories: Divorce with children; and Divorce without children. In fact, Indiana cause numbers (the numbers given to each suit filed in court) distinguish between a divorce with [...]
Indianapolis Electric Scooter Laws & Accident Laws Given their quick rise in popularity, now is a good time to review and discuss the Indianapolis electric scooter laws. If you have been downtown recently, you have no doubt noticed all the Bird and Lime electric scooters zipping around downtown Indianapolis. It is estimated there around 3000 [...]
Indiana Disorderly Conduct Laws & Defenses Last week, we looked at Indiana’s Public Intoxication Laws. This week, we are going to look at the related concept of the Indiana Disorderly Conduct Laws. Disorderly conduct is sometimes known as disturbing the peace in other states. Disorderly conduct and public intoxication are sometimes charged together, but not [...]
