The Movement to Legalize and Decriminalize Prostitution In recent years, there has been a growing movement across various states in the United States to legalize or decriminalize prostitution. Advocates argue that such measures could bring numerous benefits, including improved safety for sex wor...
103 Hendricks County Cases Dismissed Due to Police Misconduct The Hendricks County prosecutor is dismissing 79 cases and reviewing two dozen more. The actions are related to a misconduct investigation into a now former Plainfield police officer who is facing charges. The unfolding scandal surrou...
What to Do When You Experience Racial Profiling at a Store Retail Racial Profiling is a serious issue that many African-Americans and other minorities face every day. It can happen anywhere, even at places where we least expect it, like a retail store. If they have racially profiled you at a st...
Sheriff Sproles, Henry County's Racist Sheriff? The role of law enforcement is to serve and protect the community, regardless of race or ethnicity. However, recent events surrounding Sheriff Sproles in Henry County, Indiana have raised concerns about possible racial bias in his actions. In this...
DUI Checkpoints: Your Rights and How an Attorney Can Assist You KNOW YOUR RIGHTS AND HOW TO FIGHT THE ACCUSATIONS In the uncertain glow of flashing red and blue lights, you might feel your heart pounding in your chest. You've been stopped for a DUI, and the anxiety sets in. When this happens, ...
Is Revenge Porn Legal In Indiana? The state's 'revenge porn' legislation has been upheld by the Indiana Supreme Court. The law makes it illegal to disseminate intimate photographs without permission of the the other person. By a vote of 5-0, the court determined that when the law was passed in 2...
Sheriff Shoots Jail Inmate New Castle, IN: On July 6, Henry County Sheriff John Sproles shot an inmate with numerous "bean bag" rounds. Inmate Marquette Antoine Neal was subdued by jail guards with "less lethal" bean bag rounds after he allegedly disobeyed commands, according to a statement from...
Revenge Porn Victims: Why Hiring a Revenge Porn Attorney Is Essential In today's digital age, the rise of technology has brought numerous benefits. But, it has also introduced new challenges, such as the distressing issue of revenge porn or non-consensual pornography. If you find yourself a vict...
The Importance of Having a Dedicated Protective Order Attorney In today's society, domestic violence, intimate partner abuse, and stalking have unfortunately become too prevalent. According to recent statistics, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men have experienced severe intimate partner physical violen...
The Role of Civil Rights Attorneys: Fighting for Justice and Equality In a society where justice and equality should be inherent rights for all, the unfortunate reality is that discrimination and inequality persist. However, some dedicated professionals stand up against these injustices, working...
New Indiana Laws! Indianapolis, Indiana: One of the more controversial issues was the bill banning gender-affirming care for minors. Last week, a federal judge in Indiana issued an order stopping the ban on puberty blockers and hormones for transgender minors from taking effect on July 1, 2023. ...
Indiana lifts ban on throwing stars this summer Indianapolis- Throwing stars will no longer be prohibited in Indiana as of this summer. Under Senate Enrolled Act 77, throwing stars will be subject to the same restrictions as other knives-like weapons in Indiana, including a ban on school groun...
Demystify Misinformation with FAQs About Natalia Grace Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about The Curious Case of Natalia Grace. This is to provide an additional layer of publicly available information and hopefully clear up some of the misinformation based on the TV show. I'm a criminal defe...
New Hires and Interns OFFICE NEWS: Office Move and New Hires! Please be advised and take note that we have moved into a new office. We now have more space and offices than before. Our new physical office location is 6284 Rucker Rd, Suite M, Indianapolis, IN 46220. Rember the M is for Mark! ...
Indianapolis officer pleads guilty to battering a man Audio INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis police officer who was accused of striking a man in handcuffs in the face during an arrest in 2021 entered a guilty plea to a federal crime on Monday. Sgt. Eric Huxley entered a guilty plea to one count o...
How Personal Injury Lawyers in Indianapolis Can Help You If you've been injured in an accident, you know how frustrating and confusing the process can be. There are so many different types of compensation you could be entitled to that it can be challenging to figure out which ones apply to your ...
Prosecutors Release Documents to the Media about the Barnett Case! Lafayette, IN-When Natalia Grace Barnett, a Ukrainian orphan, was brought to Lafayette in July 2013 and placed in a north-end apartment, how old was she actually? Was she really 9, as her birth certificate, the government, and t...
The Importance of Restraining Orders A protective (also called "restraining") order is a legal document that allows you to ask the court for help, and it gives you the power to protect yourself from someone violent or threatening towards you. A protection order can also protect your family membe...
Indiana School Employees Charged After Student Allegedly Forced To Eat His Vomit Employees at an Indiana elementary school are being charged with crimes after a 7-year-old special needs youngster was allegedly made to eat his own vomit with a spoon in front of other students in the lunchroom. ...
Strippers Unite: LA Strip Club Dancers Form Union News: After a year-long battle, dancers at an adult club in Los Angeles become the only strippers to receive union recognition in the United States. Actors' Equity Association (AEA) reported in a news release on Tuesday that lawyers for the Star ...
Car Crash Leaves 1 Dead and 2 Injured HANCOCK COUNTY, Indiana — A major two-vehicle car crash near Greenfield has resulted in one person's death and two other people being hurt. Around 2:10 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, US40 near Washington Street between Cumberland and Greenfield received a repor...
The Indiana Public Defender Council's Trial Practice Institute I had the honor and privilege to teach at Indiana's premier trial practice school. This year I had the honor and privilege to teach at Indiana's premier trial practice school. I taught there once before the pandemic and this was my f...
The Secrets Behind IMPD Detective Michael McWhorter's False Police Reports Detective Michael McWhorter had been an IMPD detective for quite some time and apparently his record was impeccable. He had solved numerous cases and gained the trust of both police officers, prosecutors and citizens alik...
The Benefits of Hiring an Experienced Indianapolis Criminal Battery Defense Attorney If you are facing criminal battery charges in Indianapolis, it is essential that you hire an experienced criminal defense attorney. A good attorney will be able to assess your case and provide you with sound leg...
Domestic Violence and Battery: Understanding the Connection and Implications Domestic violence is a serious issue that affects one in four women and one in seven men. It's an especially prevalent problem in Indianapolis, where the rate of domestic violence is higher than the national average. So...
