My clients do not pay me unless I obtain compensation for them. This makes it possible for the rich and the poor to have equal access to the courthouse. My personal injury lawyer fee is typically one-third of the money [...]
Your lawyer is important and here are a few things to think about: Have they been practicing personal injury law in this state for at least 15 years Have they handled cases involving broken bones, brain injuries, injuries from polluted air, [...]
An experienced personal injury lawyer will know the law in several different areas that affect personal injury cases such as: Deadlines for filing claims Insurance law The standard of care that was violated when someone negligently injured you or your family member [...]
As soon as you or a loved one is injured or killed in an automobile collision, fire, carbon monoxide incident, or other disaster it is a really good idea to retain an experienced Lafayette personal injury lawyer. A personal injury lawyer can gather [...]
Can a defendant’s statement be used in court? The Indiana Appeals Court held that a Defendant’s statement could not be used against him where a deputy sheriff used the pretext of pulling Defendant over for speeding so a detective could [...]
The answer to “When is an arrest illegal?” depends on the facts of your case. Learn more here
You should not talk to anyone about your case except your criminal defense attorney. The police and prosecutors will seek information from anyone you know to reach a conviction. Although you may think that you are proving yourself innocent, the [...]
Most crimes are prosecuted by the state; however, if you violated a federal crime or committed an offense on federal property, you may be charged with a federal offense. When you face a federal offense, you must face federal prosecution [...]
A felony is typically more serious than a misdemeanor and can result in more than one year in prison. In Indiana, a felony may be a Level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. Level 6 felonies are often called [...]
Misdemeanors are considered lesser offenses than felonies because their penalties are generally lower. However, penalties for Class A, B, or C misdemeanors can still be serious. In general, a misdemeanor offense will result in one year or less in jail [...]