What is Reckless Driving in Indiana? INDIANAPOLIS — Drivers keep their foot on the throttle pedal as the COVID-19 pandemic fades. In Indiana, if you drive recklessly or engage in a speed contest, it is illegal. Most people know it is against the law to exceed the speed limits, but there are othe...
Supreme Court Prohibits Miranda Rights Lawsuits In a decision issued on Thursday, the Supreme Court limited the ability to enforce Miranda rights by stating that suspects who are not informed of their right to remain silent are not eligible to file a federal civil rights lawsuit against a police...
What is the Permitless Carry Law? Do You Need a Gun Permit? The days are ticking away until residents of Indiana are no longer obliged to get or possess a gun license or permit. Here's where we stand in the ongoing debate over gun reform. What law will take effect on July 1st? The statute requi...
The Nicholson Nugget May 2022, Issue 24 You can subscribe to read the entire newsletter by clicking here. Listen to the Nicholson Nugget You can listen to certain segments of the Nicholson Nugget by clicking here. In This Issue May brings in Mother's Day, Interns, New Hires, and Racing! M...
What is Qualified Immunity? Should it Be Reformed? One case that highlights both the absurdity of qualified immunity and the extent to which officials may go under its protection is Black Lives Matter D.C. v. Trump, the ACLU-DC's class-action lawsuit challenging the vicious and unprovoked attac...
Understanding the Indiana Credit Time Law Convicted of a Crime? Most people convicted of a crime go through a similar mental struggle when they hear their sentence. They start thinking about all the time they'll miss while in prison or jail and how their life will be different after all th...
Indiana Needs to Free Mary Jane! Mary Jane is a nickname for Marijuana, in case you didn't know The Marijuana Poll Despite ongoing resistance from Governor Holcomb, the state of Indiana might gain the bipartisan support it needs to legalize marijuana. Indiana remains one of the few states ...
Wrongful Convictions of Blacks are on the Rise Two-Thirds More than two-thirds of people exonerated in wrongful conviction investigations last year were Black, including three on death row, according to an annual report from the National Registry of Exonerations (NRE). The cases included the ov...
Who Pays the Bill for Property Damage by Law Enforcement? Watch the TV News Interview! INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. —FOX59 and CBS TV news journalist Courtney Crown, interviewed attorney Mark Nicholson. Video from Madison County Community News Network shows the Indiana State Police SWAT Team tearing...
The Nicholson Nugget January-February, Issue 22 This is The Nicholson Nugget: the official newsletter of the Law Office of Mark Nicholson. You can subscribe by clicking here We hope everyone is having a good year so far. Contest Winner Update We had a winner in our contest last month. Ms. ...
Will Smith Injured Chris Rock On The Oscars News from the Battery Man While the sound shut off on the US telecast, Australian and Japanese viewers heard Smith inform Rock twice, "Keep my spouse's name out of your fucking mouth." A sharp Beyoncé performance, plenty of deserving winners , som...
Mark Nicholson Ranked Top Attorney Mark Nicholson, Attorney with the Law Office of Mark Nicholson is recognized and distinguished in the Top Attorneys of North America 2022-2023 edition by The Who's Who Directories. “The Battery Man” The Law Office of Mark Nicholson has been representing clie...
No Charges After Will Smith Hits Chris Rock At Oscars News: A report that Will Smith and Chris Rock have already made up has been greatly exaggerated. “Wow, Will Smith simply smacked the shit out of me,” Rock stated. “Will and Chris, we're going to unravel that like household on the Gold ce...
Marion County Bail Marion Superior Court Bail Schedule Source: Indianapolis, Indiana, Marion County Court and Government. 1. SCOPE This Provisional Bail Schedule shall apply to all defendants arrested outright in Marion County. This schedule shall not apply to those cases where a judicial...
Indianapolis Animal Law Attorney: Animal Attacks and Cruelty Have you gotten tangled up in a legal situation involving an animal in Indianapolis? You need proper representation by an animal law attorney. Get your consultation from the Law Offices of Mark Nicholson today. [Contact Us] What Is An...
Child Neglect Charges from Frostbite Injury Definition of Child Neglect Child neglect is a form of abuse and is generally an egregious behavior of caregivers (e.g., parents) that results in depriving a child of basic needs for the health and safety of the child. Examples of neglect are physical...
5 Questions: What to Ask an Attorney Before Hiring What to Look for When Hiring an Attorney Hiring a criminal defense lawyer is a significant undertaking. There are nearly 1.4 million active attorneys in the United States: how can you be sure that you're choosing the right one for your case? I...
Alexandra Krotov - Spring 2022 Intern Alexandra Krotov is the Spring 2022 Intern for the Law Office of Mark Nicholson. She is a sophomore at IUPUI, majoring in Law in Liberal Arts with a Communications minor. Ally plans on obtaining her paralegal certificate and working as a paralegal post-gra...
5 Reasons to Hire A Personal Injury Attorney However, before this happens, you will need to file a claim against the negligent party. Before you do this, you'll also need to decide whether you want to engage in legal representation or if you want to DIY. According to the CDC, roughly 40 m...
Prosecutors Face Uphill Battle After Court Ruling The saga may be coming to an end on the Ukrainian Adoption case. The Tippecanoe County prosecutors now face an uphill challenge to the neglect of a dependent charges against Kristine Barnett. The Indiana Supreme Court upheld the trial court grant...
DUI/OVWI 4 Tips to Remember 1. DO I HAVE TO TALK TO THE POLICE? You have the right to remain silent. You have no duty to tell the police anything except your identity and provide them with identifying paperwork such as driver's license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance. If you c...
Benefits of Legalizing Marijuana in Indiana Despite ongoing resistance from Governor Holcomb, the state of Indiana might gain the bipartisan support it needs to legalize marijuana. Indiana remains one of the few states where marijuana remains illegal for both recreational and medicinal use at ...
Nicholson Nugget, Nov-Dec 2021 The Nicholson Nugget: The Official Newsletter of the Law Office of Mark Nicholson This is The Nicholson Nugget: the official newsletter of the Law Office of Mark Nicholson. You can subscribe by clicking here. The holidays are here and I hope everyone is able ...
Watch Out for Porch Pirates! Porch Pirates The holiday season is now upon us, and it's not solely joy and cheer this time of year brings to our doorstep. "Porch Pirates" are also now on the loose, and they're hoping to steal a few of that holiday cheer this Christmas season from your f...
What You Need to Know Before Hiring A Criminal Defense Attorney Defendants billed by the hour pay for the actual time their lawyers devote to their cases—for example, $300 per hour. They may also pay for expenses a lawyer incurs in the middle of the case (e.g., copying fees, deposition fees, and...
