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Is it Possible to Restore Your Gun Rights After Expungement?
For many people, getting a criminal record expunged is an opportunity to move forward with their life, as well as reclaim their dignity and lost rights. One of the biggest factors that motivates people to move forward with expungement is to regain their right to legally own a firearm. Whether it is for peace… Read More »
How Long Do Protective Orders Last in Indiana?
After being served with a protective order in Indiana, the provisions kick in immediately. The provisions within these orders are not only immediate, but they are also extremely personal. The order may prohibit you from contacting someone, or multiple people, you love and care about. It may also limit where you go, impact your… Read More »
Can You Recover Assets After Civil Forfeiture?
Civil asset forfeiture is a process used by police and other law enforcement agencies when they believe certain property is connected with criminal activity. Civil asset forfeiture is particularly common in cases involving drug-related crimes such as trafficking or possession with intent to distribute. Law enforcement may take your property even if you are… Read More »
Tales from the Brown Desk – S2E5: Indiana Self-Defense Law, Stand Your Ground, Ballot Question re Bail, Glock Switch, & Florida Man
When Can You Legally Use Force? Indiana Self-Defense Law, Stand Your Ground & More If someone breaks into your home, can you legally shoot them? Does Indiana’s stand-your-ground law mean you never have to retreat? And if someone hits you first, does that give you the right to hit them back? In Season 2,… Read More »
Understanding the Implied Consent Law in Indiana
Like all states, Indiana has an implied consent law that compels drivers to submit to chemical tests if they are suspected of driving while impaired. Still, before a police officer can arrest you for drunk driving or even ask you to submit to a chemical test, they must have probable cause that you were… Read More »
Things to Know About Applying for Specialized Driving Privileges
When a person has their driver’s license suspended in Indiana, it can make even the simplest everyday tasks very difficult to accomplish. After a suspension, you may not know how you are going to get to work, drive your children to school or even perform simple errands such as getting groceries. If your driver’s… Read More »
FAQs About Second OWI Charges in Indiana
Being charged with one OWI is stressful and will raise many questions. It is natural to feel unsure about what to do, the penalties you may face, and what your future holds. If you are facing OWI charges for a second time, though, the stakes are much higher. If you have been charged with… Read More »
Things Out-of-State Drivers Should Know About DUIs in Indiana
Indiana is known as the Crossroads of America, and for good reason. The I-94, I-80, I-74, I-70, and I-65 all run through the state, meaning that millions of out-of-state drivers use Indiana as a thoroughfare every year. Visitors also come to the state for college football, the Brickyard 400, family events, business trips, and… Read More »
What to Know About Lifetime Driver’s License Suspensions in Indiana
For most people, losing their driver’s license even to a temporary suspension can have serious consequences on their life. It can make it difficult to get to work, drive your kids to school, and even run simple errands such as buying groceries. However, when a person’s driver’s license is revoked throughout their lifetime, it… Read More »
Tales from the Brown Desk – Season 2 Episode 4 – Indiana’s New Anti-Doxxing Law, ICE Jail Beds, Glock Switch & Florida Man
Our biweekly criminal law podcast, Tales from the Brown Desk, is brought to you by Rigney Law LLC and Teri Muehlhausen. Tales from the Brown Desk is a free flowing conversation involving two foul-mouthed criminal defense attorneys. It may include graphic descriptions of sexual activity, violence, and traffic law. It may not be suitable… Read More »