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I’m a former deputy prosecutor. I was in that position for several years. I started out in traffic and misdemeanor court and eventually worked my way up to handling serious felony cases. I have tried many cases both as a deputy prosecutor and as a criminal defense lawyer. So I understand both sides of the system - how does the prosecutor think and assess a case? I’ve been there. I understand how he thinks. I know what the legal defenses and issues are and I understand the possibilities for taking a case to trial. I still handle all sorts of criminal cases - from traffic tickets to white collar cases, drug cases, drunk driving cases, and even murder cases.
DUI/DWI
Arrested for OWI/DUI? Need to find the best Indiana OWI/DUI lawyer? We have represented many clients in the courts of Indiana. We want to be your Indiana OWI/DUI lawyer. Need help? Read through our website, watch the videos and call us today at (574) 255-1776. In every case, we will treat our clients with respect and work hard to achieve the best result.
Wrongful Death
Wrongful death is a legal term that refers to a death by another person’s negligence. Indiana has wrongful death statutes that define wrongful death, explain the procedures that must be followed in a wrongful death case, and allow for specific types of damages. The wrongful death statutes can be found at this link...
Traffic Violations
Illegal traffic stops are common but a driver cannot be validly pulled over unless the officer has reasonable suspicion of criminal activity that he can articulate or he witnessed a traffic violation. Anonymous tips alone cannot be the basis of a traffic stop. Blood test results can be excluded from evidence if you did not consent to the test and the police did not have a warrant. Breath test machine malfunctions are uncommon but they do happen. Some lawyers do not know how to properly evaluate this and many simply will not take the time to consider it. Improper administration of the breath test is another basis for excluding evidence. The law requires officers to follow very specific procedures and when they mess up, the test results are not admissible in court. If the police have you “in custody,” your statements cannot be used against you with proper Miranda warnings.
Robbery
Burglary
Theft
Misdemeanors
Gary Griner is a former deputy prosecutor. He has represented the State of Indiana in criminal cases of all kinds - everything from traffic infractions, to misdemeanors, to the most serious felony cases. Now he represents individuals who are accused of crimes. He understands how prosecutors think and how the court systems work.
Believe it or not, falls are one of the leading causes of injury in the U.S. In some cases a person who is hurt as a result of a fall may be entitled to compensation. This type of case is often referred to as “Premises Liability” because the liability has to do with the condition of the property (or premises) and who owns and controls the property. Premises liability is not limited to falls if you are injured in some other way as a result of a dangerous property condition you may be entitled to compensation.
Real Estate Transactions
Real Estate transactions, even the simple purchase of a family home, can be complicated, even overwhelming. A mistake could mean that you will not get what you are expecting and could cost thousands, even hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Property Damage
In most car accident cases there are two parts of the case - personal injury and property damage. If you have the right type of insurance coverage, your insurance company should cover your property damage but if you do not have full coverage, you will need to negotiate with the other person’s insurance company to pay your property damage. Also, sometimes even if you are covered, your insurance company will not treat you fairly. Talk to a lawyer before settling your property damage claim.
If you or a loved one suffered injury due to the fault of negligence of someone else, you should speak to a lawyer as soon as possible.
Auto Accidents
Medicaid Planning
Generally, the idea of estate planning is to carry out your wishes after you die. We also include planning for the possibility that you may become incapacitated and no longer able to make decisions and take care of yourself, Medicaid planning, special needs planning, and asset protection planning. Most of our clients seek
Estate planning can include a wide variety of matters which depend on your family’s circumstances. Some of the factors that your estate planner must consider are your age, health, marital status, assets, liabilities, family structure, special needs, investment options, insurance, taxes, and
Wills
Most people think of a Last Will & Testament when they hear the term “estate planning”. But estate planning is different for everyone. For many people a simple Will is sufficient. For many others a simple Will with a Revocable Trust (Probate Avoidance Trust) is appropriate. And some people will need very sophisticated plans with multiple trusts and agreements.
Trusts
Revocable Trust: A trust which may be revoked, withdrawn or cancelled by the grantor(s). A revocable trust may be commonly referred to as a “living trust”.
Power of Attorney
The path to reaching those goals can include several legal documents: Will, Trust, General Power of Attorney, Healthcare Power of Attorney, Living Will, Quitclaim Deed, Special Needs Trust, and the list goes on and on. In some cases, estate planning also involves purchasing insurance, making gifts to loved ones while you are alive and well, changing the way property is titled, etc.
A: Under the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007, taxpayers generally can exclude income from the discharge of debt on their principal residence or mortgage restructuring. This exception does not apply to second homes, vacation homes, or investments. In some cases, you may be able to file an amended tax return for your previous tax years.