Protecting Your Rights In Indiana Since 1915
Your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) does not decline very quickly. It can differ a bit from one person to the next, depending on things like body composition. But reports generally find that it will go down by 0.015% every hour after it peaks. The peak does not...
Yes, studies do tend to show that younger marriages have higher divorce rates. For example, one study identified 32 as the age at which couples can get married to have the lowest possible divorce rate. It is 11% higher for every year before that. So a couple that...
In some cases, couples who are getting divorced are making a mutual decision. They both talked about how the relationship was not working and agreed to bring that relationship to an end. They may still need assistance as they sort out the details of child custody or...
It is very important to understand your Miranda rights, as these are granted to American citizens during police encounters. If someone is taken into custody, they will typically be read their Miranda rights. First and foremost, you have the right to remain silent....
By the teenage years, a parenting schedule can start competing with a child’s actual life. A soccer practice may run late. A school event may fall on a parenting night. Friends, jobs and other commitments can make a once-predictable schedule harder to maintain. At the...
If you are facing criminal charges, the Fruit of the Poisonous Tree doctrine is one that you should be aware of. It can sometimes change your case dramatically, specifically by excluding certain evidence the police may hold against you. This doctrine usually addresses...
A plea deal may look like the fastest way out of a criminal case. A prosecutor may offer reduced charges, a sentencing recommendation or another concession that seems safer than facing trial. Before accepting a plea agreement, however, you need to understand what you...
What happens when a couple needs a break, but they aren’t yet ready to end their marriage? A legal separation can provide some much-needed breathing room and a temporary framework for all the important issues that must be addressed while leaving the marriage intact,...
An arrest can raise a lot of questions about what comes next. One of the first steps in an Indiana criminal case is the initial hearing. Understanding what takes place during this court appearance can help you prepare for the process and understand what the court...
Many decisions have to be made when you decide to file for a divorce. Some of them have to do with the property that was acquired during the marriage. This can include a variety of assets, such as the marital home, vehicles, furniture, jewelry, tools, electronics,...