Judge Ruled Police Violated the Eighth Amendment When They Seized a Land Rover During a Drug Bust – Civil Forfeiture WTIU/WFIU News, Steve Burns reports: Judge Jeffrey D. Todd ruled police violated the Eighth Amendment when officers seized Tyson Timbs’ $35,000 Land Rover during a drug bust in May of 2013. The Eighth Amendment bars excessive… Read More
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Criminal Law Podcast – Tales from the Brown Desk – Episode 6 – Domestic Violence
Tales from the Brown Desk – Episode 6 – Domestic Violence Weekly Criminal Law Podcast, Tales from the Brown Desk, brought to you by Rigney Law LLC. Tales from the Brown Desk is a free flowing conversation involving two foul-mouthed attorneys. It may include graphic descriptions of sexual activity, violence, and traffic law. It may… Read More
Criminal Law Podcast – Tales from the Brown Desk – Episode 5
Tales from the Brown Desk – Episode 5 Weekly Criminal Law Podcast, Tales from the Brown Desk, brought to you by Rigney Law LLC. Tales from the Brown Desk is a free flowing conversation involving two foul-mouthed attorneys. It may include graphic descriptions of sexual activity, violence, and traffic law. It may not be suitable… Read More
Criminal Law Podcast – Tales from the Brown Desk – Episode 3 & 4
Tales from the Brown Desk – Episode 3 & 4 Weekly Criminal Law podcast, Tales from the Brown Desk, brought to you by Rigney Law LLC. Tales from the Brown Desk is a free flowing conversation involving two foul-mouthed attorneys. It may include graphic descriptions of sexual activity, violence, and traffic law. It may not… Read More
Criminal Law Podcast – Tales from the Brown Desk – Episode 2
Tales from the Brown Desk – Episode 2 Weekly Criminal Law podcast, Tales from the Brown Desk, brought to you by Rigney Law LLC. Tales from the Brown Desk is a free flowing conversation involving two foul mouth attorneys. It may include graphic descriptions of sexual activity, violence, and traffic law. It may not be… Read More
Stay-at-Home Order in Effect
Indiana’s Stay-at-Home Order is Now in Effect Indiana’s stay-at-home order is now in affect. Everyone is urged to stay-at-home. Only essential businesses and services are allowed to operate through April 6. Violating the stay-at-home order comes with penalties. Police have the power to issue citations or file charges. Penalties for violating the stay-at-home order include,… Read More
COA: Motion to suppress should be granted because officers lacked probable cause
Indiana Court of Appeals Finds Officers Lacked Probable Cause to Search & Reverses Trial Court’s Denial on his Motion to Suppress The Marion Superior Court denied Tigner’s subsequent motion to suppress, but he successfully moved to certify for interlocutory appeal in Andrece Tigner v. State of Indiana, 19A-CR-1478. Tigner, who was present during a home… Read More
Criminal Law Podcast – Tales from the Brown Desk – Episode 1
Criminal Law Podcast – Tales from the Brown Desk – Episode 1 Introducing our weekly criminal law podcast, Tales from the Brown Desk, brought to you by Rigney Law LLC. Tales from the Brown Desk is a free flowing conversation involving two foul mouth attorneys. It may include graphic descriptions of sexual activity, violence, and… Read More
Trial Court Erred in Denying Petition for Expungement
The Indiana Court of Appeals Ruled that a Trial Court Erred in Denying a Petition for Expungement A petitioner appealed a trial court’s ruling denying a petition for expungement of his criminal record claiming the trial court erred when it denied his request. The Indiana Court of Appeals agrees and reverses the trial court’s decision…. Read More
In Indiana, is it OWI or DUI and What’s the Difference?
Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) v. Driving Under the Influence (DUI) OWI stands for Operating While Intoxicated and is what one can be charged with in Indiana if you are operating a “vehicle” while under the influence of a drug. DUI, or Driving Under the Influence, is more specific to alcohol. OWI is used in Indiana… Read More
