SFT Lawyers Blog
Porter County Criminal Defense Lawyer Michael Campbell Scores Major Indiana Court of Appeals Victory
In a surprising reversal, the Indiana Court of Appeals overturned a decision of the Porter Superior Court denying a Motion to Suppress filed by Porter County Criminal Defense Lawyer Michael Campbell. In Marshall v. State of Indiana, 64A05-1710-CR-2368, the Court of Appeals reversed the trial court’s denial of Attorney Campbell’s Motion to Suppress Evidence based … Continue reading Porter County Criminal Defense Lawyer Michael Campbell Scores Major Indiana Court of Appeals Victory
Read MoreCriminal Defense Attorney Michael Campbell Gets Felony Theft Case Dismissed
SFT is proud to announce that its own Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Campbell won a dismissal from the Porter County Prosecutor yesterday. (See NWI Times article here.) After tough negotiations with Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Campbell, the Porter County Prosecutor dismissed the criminal charges against the Defendant. The charges involved a private contract between the … Continue reading Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Campbell Gets Felony Theft Case Dismissed
Read More4/20 “Marijuana Day” Celebrators Beware
For those of you who may not know, today is April 20th (“4/20“). To a lot of people 4/20 is just another day but to others it is a day dedicated to the celebration of Marijuana and its use. Due to the widespread recognition of 4/20 and the fact that Marijuana is illegal in most states, including Indiana, … Continue reading 4/20 “Marijuana Day” Celebrators Beware
Read MoreWhen Does Child Support Stop in Indiana ?
When does child support stop in Indiana ? I have been paying child support for a long time. Does child support stop automatically? Several times per week, I often get the question, “When does child support stop in Indiana ?” Generally, the duty to pay child support in Indiana ends when the child reaches nineteen (19) … Continue reading When Does Child Support Stop in Indiana ?
Read MoreTown of Griffith Patricia Schaadt Replacement Bittersweet, Heartfelt
The Town of Griffith continues to mourn the great loss of a councilwoman and local hero, Patricia Schaadt. She passed away on Monday, December 19, 2016, just prior to receiving Indiana’s highest civillian honor, the Sagamore of the Wabash, presented to her family on December 22, 2016. (See NWI Times article, “Longtime Griffith Councilwoman Dies,” … Continue reading Town of Griffith Patricia Schaadt Replacement Bittersweet, Heartfelt
Read MoreThinking of Saying ‘I Do’? Read This From a Porter County Divorce Attorney First!
Reflections from a Porter County Divorce Attorney I was sitting back and reflecting this week while preparing to marry a couple this weekend. In preparing my remarks, I began thinking about all of the myths surrounding what marriage is. For some, marriage is a symbol of love and commitment, and/or a business partnership. While as a … Continue reading Thinking of Saying ‘I Do’? Read This From a Porter County Divorce Attorney First!
Read MoreLake County Property Tax Homestead Exemption s
Lake County Property Tax Homestead Exemption s Have you received an amended property tax bill that is double, triple–even ten times what your last bill was? Is Lake County trying to collect on a Lake County Property Tax Homestead Exemption all the way to 2009 or earlier? Do you owe thousands as a result of … Continue reading Lake County Property Tax Homestead Exemption s
Read MorePorter County and Lake County Teachers: Sign Up for Law Day 2016
SFT is proud to support the American Bar Association, the Indiana Bar Association, and the Lake and Porter County Bar Associations in in promoting Law Day 2016. Law Day is a day recognized by U.S. Presidents dating back to Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1958. (See proclamation here.) Law Day was proclaimed for May 1st of … Continue reading Porter County and Lake County Teachers: Sign Up for Law Day 2016
Read MorePorter County Lawyer s Affected by Technology Changes in Indiana Courts
After being in the works for nearly ten (10) years, the Indiana Supreme Court announced Wednesday that it will be requiring electronic filing in all appellate cases and in some county superior and circuit courts sometime within the next sixty (60) days. (Read more here: Appellate pleadings, motions to be put online sometime in next 60 days). … Continue reading Porter County Lawyer s Affected by Technology Changes in Indiana Courts
Read MoreGet That Divorce You’ve Always Wanted, Cheaper Than You Think
“Someday one of your friends is going to get divorced. Don’t go, ‘Oh, I’m sorry!’. That’s a stupid thing to say. No good marriage has ever ended in divorce. If your friend got divorced, it means things were bad. And now, they’re better.” -Louis C.K., Comedian It’s tax season 2016, and the last thing that … Continue reading Get That Divorce You’ve Always Wanted, Cheaper Than You Think
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