Recently, the federal government enacted the Corporate Transparency Act, which is designed to combat financial crimes committed by small business owners. This Act requires certain business entities to file “beneficial ownership information reports” with the federal...
Firm News
Aggressive driving can have deadly consequences
While some Indiana motorists drive slow, serious and safe, others drive fast, furious and careless. This can cause serious problems for other motorists on the road, as angry drivers often display hazardous driving behaviors. According to the National Highway Traffic...
Why Is Power Of Attorney Important?
Assigning power of attorney is an essential designation in which a person gives someone else the ability to make crucial decisions on their behalf. You can give power of attorney to other entities as well as people. These entities can include businesses, law firms,...
What are reasonable suspicion and probable cause in OWI cases?
Operating while intoxicated (OWI) is a serious offense that puts lives in danger. The stringent punishments doled out in Indiana, even for a first-time offense, reflect this. They include hefty fines, license suspension and even time in jail. Although drunk driving is...
Is odor enough to justify a warrantless search in Indiana?
Probable cause has always been a controversial subject when it comes to OWI arrests. While it may play a big part in several arrests for those guilty of the crime, there have been people unfairly arrested either for police not having sufficient reasoning or relying...
Keep your distance from salt trucks in the winter
The winter can be a cruel season for driving, but some motorists are out there cleaning Mother Nature’s cold mess. Some drivers are clearing the streets of excessive snow while others are trying to make the slippery roads easier to drive on. These two jobs work...
Police on the hunt for drug users during early months of 2019
Indiana is one of the stricter states when it comes to drug abuse. Despite the constantly changing laws of the surrounding states, the Hoosier State still looks to have most of the same policies in place for 2019. The charges for those caught selling or possessing a...
Fatal accidents this holiday season
As the holiday season begins, many people will be on the road traveling to see their relatives, to the stores to buy presents or attending holiday parties. The increase in traffic on the road can lead to an excess of accidents between late November and January. The...
Resisting arrest in Indiana
In Indiana, you can be charged for resisting arrest regardless of whether you are charged for the crime you were arrested for. Read on to learn more about what counts as resisting arrest and the possible penalties you could face for it. What counts as resisting...
Regain driving rights with a hardship license in Indiana
You made a mistake. You drank and drove, and a court charged you with operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI). The state of Indiana suspended your license after your conviction. Not having a valid driver's license proves detrimental to your ability to commute to...