Choosing a Lawyer
Obtaining an Indiana Alcoholic Beverage Permit/License
Does your establishment qualify to serve alcoholic beverages? If it does, the selling of alcohol could substantially raise your revenues! The Indiana Alcohol & Tobacco Commission (“IATC”) regulates the use of alcoholic beverages and the Indiana State Excise Police enforces the laws and rules of the IATC. Obtaining an alcoholic beverage permit through the IATC … Continue reading Obtaining an Indiana Alcoholic Beverage Permit/License
Read MoreReal Estate Investment in Today’s Market: A Little Homework, Large Dividends
To stay in the real estate development game today is a challenge that few would have imagined 5 years ago. Demand for new commercial and residential construction was high, financing was readily available, and small and large businesses alike were making deals and making money. What a difference a few years can make. With a … Continue reading Real Estate Investment in Today’s Market: A Little Homework, Large Dividends
Read MoreNew Indiana Alcohol Law Offers a More Reasonable Perspective
For the longest time, Indiana has provided an arcane system of overly broad and ambiguously defined alcohol laws. (See SFTlaw Article, Indiana Senate Votes to Restrict Public Intoxication Law by Attorney Jacob Blackstone.) Unfortunately, the law in question did not pass the Indiana General Assembly. What did pass, however, has been coined as the “Lifeline … Continue reading New Indiana Alcohol Law Offers a More Reasonable Perspective
Read MoreThe Trayvon Martin Shooting and the Uncertain Future of ‘Stand Your Ground’ Laws
It is well known (and quite frankly flooding the media lately) about the tragic shooting of Trayvon Martin. People most often discuss the racial tensions surrounding the shooting of Trayvon Martin by the [white] self-appointed neighborhood watchman, George Zimmerman. What I would like to briefly discuss, however, are the implications of the law that could … Continue reading The Trayvon Martin Shooting and the Uncertain Future of ‘Stand Your Ground’ Laws
Read MoreNew Indiana Law Allows Termination of Child Support When Child Turns 19
According to the Post-Tribune article posted yesterday, “Indiana Lowers Cutoff Age to 19 for Receiving Child Support” 10 Apr 2012, the Indiana General Assembly has lowered the age from 21 to 19 for emancipation, which cuts off a father or mother’s obligation to pay child support when the child reaches the reduced age. Indiana had … Continue reading New Indiana Law Allows Termination of Child Support When Child Turns 19
Read MoreWhy Lawyers Charge So Damn Much: Fee Types and Misnomers About Legal Fees
The single most important question on a potential client’s mind when a client enters a lawyer’s office is–HOW MUCH IS THIS GOING TO COST!? And rightly so. Believe it or not, this anxiety affects lawyers as well as clients, and can make for tense interactions between lawyer and client. It is difficult to talk to … Continue reading Why Lawyers Charge So Damn Much: Fee Types and Misnomers About Legal Fees
Read MoreDivorce and the “One Pot Theory”
Many people undergoing divorce are often overwhelmed, and this is not surprising. Emotional issues as well as the financial uncertainty surrounding divorce can cause a great deal of stress for all involved–and especially children. Dividing property can be quite emotional as well, and create a great deal of stress. Knowing how the court will look … Continue reading Divorce and the “One Pot Theory”
Read MoreForgiving Old Indiana Convictions is Good for the Economy!
Employment rates nationwide have been a concern for years. In response, many states have taken action to help those who cannot find work. One such statute, Indiana’s “Second Chance Act,” has drawn fire from some since it was passed in July. This law is brand new, and many criminal defense lawyers do not yet understand … Continue reading Forgiving Old Indiana Convictions is Good for the Economy!
Read MoreSeal Old Conviction Records So Employers Can’t See Them!
The job of criminal defense attorneys in Indiana has long been a frustrating one. Here at SFT Lawyers, LLP, we have seen far too many clients desperate to escape the lingering effects from a youthful mistake. Drug possession, DUI/OWI, and other fairly minor offenses have kept many upstanding citizens from finding employment. But now, that … Continue reading Seal Old Conviction Records So Employers Can’t See Them!
Read MoreKnow Your Limit: Calculate Your Blood Alcohol Level Before it is Too Late!
Driving under the influence is a major problem throughout the country. Here at SFT Lawyers, LLP, we see far too many clients find themselves in this unfortunate situation. If you do ever need assistance against such a charge, we’re happy to help. But it’s much easier and safer for everyone if you can avoid facing … Continue reading Know Your Limit: Calculate Your Blood Alcohol Level Before it is Too Late!
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