Navigating the courtroom can be daunting, especially if you're unfamiliar with the proper etiquette and procedures. Whether you are a legal professional, a law student, or a public member, understanding how to conduct yourself in court is crucial. This blog post will explore essential courtroom etiquette and provide tips on presenting yourself effectively.
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Facing drug charges in Indiana can be a daunting experience, but we have effective defense strategies for challenging them.
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Over 11 million people call Ohio home, and around nine million are of legal driving age. Small wonder that Ohio car accidents caused 1,278 fatalities in 2022. In fact, the CDC reports that accidents are the number four cause of death in Ohio. Over 265,000 car accidents in 2022 led to over 6,000serious injuries. This data demonstrates a reasonable probability that you may be impacted by an Ohio car accident sometime in your life.
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Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol can have serious consequences. It endangers both the driver and other people on the road, puts your future at risk, and can lead to heavy legal and financial penalties. In Indiana, OWI (Operating While Intoxicated) law states that any substance that impairs a driver's cognitive ability to control the vehicle and drive safely, such as alcohol or mind-altering drugs, is considered OWI.
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DUI or drunk driving is called Operating a Vehicle While Impaired (OVI) in Ohio. One of the primary methods of determining if you are impaired is a breathalyzer test. A device measures your blood alcohol level (BAC) from the air in your lungs. This evidence is then used against you in court proceedings. Confusion exists about whether or not you may challenge an Ohio OVI breath test. Trial Lawyer Matthew W. Chapel addresses this issue.
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Consent is the act of giving permission or agreement to something. In legal terms regarding sex, it refers to a person’s voluntary and informed agreement to engage in sexual activity. Consent requires that the person giving it has the capacity to understand the nature and consequences of the activity and has not been coerced or deceived into giving their agreement.
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Domestic Violence in Indiana is called Domestic Battery. The domestic element increases penalties significantly if you are found guilty of even a misdemeanor. Domestic Battery is often accompanied by related charges, which can raise the severity level and increase potential penalties.
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Slip-and-fall accidents often result in serious injuries that can have lifelong consequences. They can occur anywhere, indoors or outdoors, and on public, commercial, or private property. Indiana Personal Injury Attorney Matthew W. Chapel highlights National Safety Month in June by discussing who could be liable for an Indiana slip-and-fall accident.
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When caught up in legal proceedings, every citizen needs to understand their rights and exercise them to the best of their ability. One of these rights is the right to remain silent, a constitutional right that every citizen of the United States of America has. In addition, citizens also have the right to an attorney. However, what happens when an individual is not Mirandized before an arrest, and how can one know if their rights have been constitutionally violated?
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The use of controlled substances is a serious matter in many states, and Indiana takes it seriously. ndiana law categorizes controlled substances based on their potential for abuse and medical use, with different schedules assigned to different substances.
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Restraining orders are not a joke and should not be taken lightly. They are issued by the court to protect individuals from harm or abuse. This blog post aims to educate people on the truth about Indiana restraining orders and what happens when you violate them.
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AUTOMATIC DRIVER’S LICENSE SUSPENSION IN INDIANA IS NO JOKE. REFUSING TO COOPERATE AND PROVIDE A SAMPLE WILL RESULT IN AN AUTOMATIC LICENSE SUSPENSION WITH LONG LASTING...
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WARNING! MICHIGAN OR OHIO MEDICAL MARIJUANA CARD CARRIERS: LEAVE YOUR MEDICAL MARIJUANA AT HOME We may be neighbors, but Indiana Law Makers don’t think it’s neighborly of...
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JAILERS & PROSECUTORS ARE LISTENING If you "put money on the books" of a loved one or friend who is incarcerated at a county jail or...
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"I CAN PROVE I'M INNOCENT! I WANT TO TAKE A LIE DETECTOR TEST!" There is no such thing as a lie detector test. Let me repeat...
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Marijuana is legal in Michigan. And, marijuana products in all forms -- weed, grass, edibles, vapes and oils, contain the chemical compound THC. So, if you...
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Regardless of the reason why, you must be curious about what function a CAUSE NUMBER serves, it is simple to grasp how to use the CAUSE NUMBER...
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Several times a year, I am asked what it means to be a trial lawyer. Sometimes, a client says, “Your card says you’re a trial lawyer....
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If you are arrested for selling your prescription medication in the state of Indiana, you need to know a few things – mainly, that there is a...
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