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
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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
Removing a GPS Tracking Device Placed by Police is Not Theft
Court Says Removing a GPS Tracking Device Placed by Police is Not Theft The Indiana Supreme Court ruled that removing a GPS tracking device placed by police on a personal vehicle is not theft. Chief Justice Loretta Rust said “To find a fair probability of unauthorized control here, we would need to conclude the Hoosiers… Read More
Expungement Wait-time Case Sparks Confusion
Expungement Wait-time Case Sparks Confusion Among Members of the Indiana Supreme Court An expungement case came before the Indiana Supreme Court on oral argument yesterday, and it sparked confusion among the Justices. The issue before the Indiana Supreme Court is whether minor felonies reduced to misdemeanor convictions should trigger new five-year waiting periods for people… Read More
Convicted Felons May Face Federal Charges if Caught With a Gun
Felons Caught With a Gun May Face Federal Charges If you are a convicted felon and caught with a gun, you may face federal charges which will make it a lot harder to get out of jail. Today, the City of Indianapolis announced an expanded partnership with federal authorities to help curb the recent surge… Read More
Trigger Date for Expungement Period Set for Oral Argument
Trigger Date for Criminal Expungement The trigger date for criminal expungement is one issue before the Indiana Supreme Court this week. The Indiana Supreme Court will hear oral argument in a criminal expungement case that has previously divided the Indiana Court of Appeals. The case is about when the trigger date for five-year expungement waiting… Read More
