SOUTHERN INDIANA LAW BLOG
Should bail be abolished for minor offenses?
Although no one ever wants to be arrested, at some time in your life you may get charged with a minor crime in Indiana. Since bail usually gets set pretty quickly, if you have the money you are able to post it and go home. However, if you are not in a good financial...
Deadly distraction: The dangers of texting and driving
Despite billboards and media ads warning people of the dangers of texting and driving, motorists continue to use their cell phones while behind the wheel. In 2017 alone, there were 34,247 automobile crashes and 37,166 car accidents deaths in the United States....
Operating a vehicle while intoxicated in Indiana
At Fifer Law Office, our attorneys are extremely experienced in crafting defense strategies for people facing drunk driving charges. FindLaw notes that in Indiana, drunk driving is known as operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Here is what you need to know about OWI...
Who is responsible for a dog bite injury?
A dog bite can result in severe injury and even disability, representing tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills and lost wages. If you are in this situation, you may struggle to pay your health care costs associated with the injury, especially if you are...
Could driving on familiar roads lead to an accident?
You and your neighbors have lived in Indiana for several years. One day, your neighbor hits your car when you are a few blocks from your house, claiming she or he did not see you. If someone has driven the same streets for years on end, would that person not know...
Is your prenuptial agreement valid?
Now that you and your spouse are planning to divorce in Indiana, you are probably revisiting your prenuptial agreement to remind yourself exactly what you agreed to all those years ago. Perhaps the terms are not as favorable as you remembered. For example, maybe you...
Many facts are considered during sentencing
A person who is convicted of a crime will have to deal with the punishments that are handed down in the case. While many people think that the jury will determine the sentence, there are actually only very few situations in which the jurors make the determination. In...
Be prepared to help your adopted children
Adoptive parents usually envision a life with their child that is mostly pleasant. While most do expect that issues will creep up sometimes, they might not understand the full scope of what they have to deal with. One thing that they have to consider is how the child...
Multitasking shouldn’t ever happen while driving
People who are driving a vehicle can't afford to multitask. They must ensure that they are giving their full attention to their duties on the road. Some people think that they only need to worry about distractions that take their eyes away from driving; however, this...
Adopted children might need help during a divorce
Child custody cases are challenging for everyone involved, but there is an instance that might be even more difficult than normal. Families who adopt an older child might face some very serious repercussions when they are dealing with this situation. These children...
