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Breaking News, What You Need To Know: Indiana Court of Appeals Orders State To Reimburse Man $77k For Illegal Seizure

On Behalf of | May 29, 2019 | ,

The United States Constitution, as well as the Indiana Constitution, protect against “illegal searches and seizures.” This means that a law enforcement officer cannot simply search your person or home, or seize your belongings, unless certain requirements are met. In Indiana, seizures of personal property must be done in accordance with Ind. Code 34-24-1. In a nutshell, property cannot be…

Breaking News, What You Need To Know: Indiana Court Of Appeals Affirms Denial Of Protective Order For Alleged “Sex Offense”

On Behalf of | May 13, 2019 | ,

The Indiana Civil Protection Order Act (“ICPOA”)1 was enacted to protect victims of domestic or family violence and promote the prevention of future domestic and family violence2. The Act allows victims to file for an order of protection against members of their own household who have committed domestic or family violence. The Act also allows victims to file for an…

Breaking News, What You Need to Know: Court of Appeals Rules Weapon “Pat-Down” That Lead to Drug Evidence Constitutional

On Behalf of | Apr 8, 2019 | , , ,

Everyone has heard the term “illegal search and seizures.” But what does this mean? In general, the Fourth Amendment of the US Constitution makes unlawful searches and seizures illegal, meaning that any evidence found during an unlawful search cannot be used against you in a court of law1. When it comes to “unlawful searches”, it is not always black and…

Breaking News, What You Need to Know: Indiana Court of Appeals Rules Grandparents of Adopted Children Are Not Entitled to Seek Visitation

On Behalf of | Apr 4, 2019 | , , ,

Many out there would agree that Grandparents impact our lives in a big way. Whether it be in a role of second parent, friend, mentor, babysitter, financial supporter, et cetera. Simply put, Grandparents serve an important role in many children’s lives. This is the reason that most jurisdictions across the Country have given Grandparent’s some sort of right to visitation…

Breaking News, What You Need to Know: Indiana Court of Appeals Reverses CHINS Finding After DCS Failed “To Meet Its Burden”

On Behalf of | Apr 1, 2019 | , , ,

The United States Supreme Court has long recognized the “fundamental right of parents to make decisions concerning the care, custody, and control of their children.”1 This fundamental right to parent is why the Indiana Courts place the burden of proof on the Department of Child Services (“DCS”) when it comes to proving that a child is a child in need…

Breaking News, What You Need to Know: Indiana Supreme Court Rules Estate Does Not Need Heirs to Pursue Survivorship Damages

On Behalf of | Mar 6, 2019 | , ,

Anyone who has dealt in the administration of an estate knows the amount of work that goes into it. Whether it be the estate of a recently passed loved one, a family member, or a friend, administration of an estate becomes tough due to the emotions typically involved with the passing of someone close to you. You may find yourself…

Breaking News, What You Need to Know: Court of Appeals Decides Snapchat Can Be Used as Evidence to Support Criminal Conviction

On Behalf of | Feb 27, 2019 | , , ,

Most individuals are aware of the social media app Snapchat. For those unfamiliar, Snapchat is an app that allows its users to send and post pictures or videos for a specified amount of time. After that specified time expires, the video or picture is “deleted.” Unfortunately, once something is uploaded to the internet, it is never truly “deleted.” As such,…

Breaking News, What You Need to Know: Indiana Court of Appeals Reverses Trial Court’s Decision Denying Hearing on Grandparent Visitation

On Behalf of | Feb 18, 2019 | , , ,

Grandparents are an important part of many of their grandkids’ lives. Grandparents tend to help watch us growing up and provide many of us with invaluable life lessons they taught their own children. In many respects in today’s busy world, grandparents often times almost act as second parents. The Indiana Legislature, for this very reason, passed statutes providing grandparents with…

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