Criminal Law

U.S. Supreme Court: Illegal Police Dog Search after Traffic Stop

April 22, 2015 by: Chris Buckley

In a somewhat surprising decision, the United States Supreme Court has determined that police officers conducted an illegal police dog search of a car because the illegal police dog search occurred after the traffic stop has concluded. In Rodriguez v. United States, No. 13–9972, decided yesterday, April 21, 2015, the United States Supreme Court decided that conducting a … Continue reading U.S. Supreme Court: Illegal Police Dog Search after Traffic Stop

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Suspended Indiana Drivers License? Get Your Indiana Drivers License Back with SFT Lawyers

February 24, 2015 by: bdf

Do you have a suspended Indiana drivers license? Have your Indiana driving privileges been revoked? Are you tired of fighting the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (“BMV“) over the reinstatement of your driving privileges? Are court costs and fines preventing you from obtaining a valid Indiana Driver’s License? Get Help Restoring Your Suspended Indiana Drivers … Continue reading Suspended Indiana Drivers License? Get Your Indiana Drivers License Back with SFT Lawyers

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Spend Your Tax Refund Wisely! Get a Better Job with an Indiana Criminal Record Expungement!

February 6, 2015 by: Chris Buckley

It is tax season again, and there are countless ways to spend that long awaited State and Federal Income Tax Return. Many people lay awake at night dreaming of buying that new car, paying off credit cards, doing overdue home improvement projects, or finally being able to pay for that divorce that you have long … Continue reading Spend Your Tax Refund Wisely! Get a Better Job with an Indiana Criminal Record Expungement!

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Major Changes to Indiana’s Traffic Law for Indiana Traffic Attorneys

January 21, 2015 by: Chris Buckley

Indiana traffic attorney s take note: Effective January 1, 2015, the Indiana General Assembly has dramatically changed Indiana traffic law as we once knew it. Most notably, Indiana has done away with its old scheme of driver’s license suspensions to reduce the number of suspended drivers in Indiana, and allowed many drivers, previously ineligible, to obtain limited … Continue reading Major Changes to Indiana’s Traffic Law for Indiana Traffic Attorneys

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Be Safe – Happy New Year from SFT!

December 31, 2014 by: Chris Buckley

With all of your New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day activities, we at SFT Lawyers would like to wish you a safe and happy holiday, and a great and promising 2015!  Happy New Year, Northwest Indiana!  

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5 Ways to Avoid a Lake or Porter County DUI This Holiday Season

December 11, 2014 by: Chris Buckley

The Holiday Season is a great time to celebrate with friends and to have a good time, and consuming alcohol is often a part of such celebrations and traditions.  However, the Holiday Season is also a time when many people are arrested for a Lake or Porter County DUI.  Here is a guide which can … Continue reading 5 Ways to Avoid a Lake or Porter County DUI This Holiday Season

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U.S. Supreme Court Heard Oral Arguments Monday in Facebook Free Speech Case

December 2, 2014 by: Chris Buckley

For the first time, the Nation’s highest court entertained oral arguments Monday on the issue of whether threatening comments posted on Facebook constitute criminal behavior or whether such comments are protected as Facebook free speech by the First Amendment of the United States Federal Constitution. (See SCOTUSBlog Coverage here.) (See Oral Argument Transcript here.) (See … Continue reading U.S. Supreme Court Heard Oral Arguments Monday in Facebook Free Speech Case

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Criminal Defense Attorneys Convince Indiana Court of Appeals to Reverse 3 Criminal Convictions Last Week

November 24, 2014 by: Chris Buckley

It is somewhat unusual for the Indiana Court of Appeals to reverse so many convictions in a single week, but last week the Indiana Court of Appeals was persuaded by at least three (3) criminal defense attorney s and reversed three (3) criminal convictions pending before it. According to The Indiana Lawyer, Watters v. State … Continue reading Criminal Defense Attorneys Convince Indiana Court of Appeals to Reverse 3 Criminal Convictions Last Week

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Have a Restful and Safe Labor Day from SFT Lawyers!

August 31, 2014 by: Chris Buckley

Labor Day is a national tribute to the contributions that workers routinely make to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. Historical significance aside, for many Lake County and Porter County residents, Labor Day signals the end of summer; and what better way to celebrate the end of summer than with festivities revolving around … Continue reading Have a Restful and Safe Labor Day from SFT Lawyers!

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6 Reasons Lying to Your Porter County Criminal Defense Attorney Can be Worse than Lying to Your Own Mother

August 11, 2014 by: Chris Buckley

We all have mothers of all shapes, sizes, and demeanors.  You remember your mother from childhood as either sweet, nurturing, and caring,  as the face of wrath of whatever higher power you believe in, or both.  Regardless of what you think your mother was or what a mother should be, it is never a good … Continue reading 6 Reasons Lying to Your Porter County Criminal Defense Attorney Can be Worse than Lying to Your Own Mother

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