Everyone makes mistakes. While some are more serious then others, we at The Lockwood Legal Group believe everyone deserves a second chance at life. For those who have a criminal record, the process by which these persons can obtain this second chance is called expungement of a criminal record. What Is an Expungement? Expungement is […]
Read more...Category: Indiana Law
All posts discussing issues and claims under Indiana law.
The Process of Car Accident Cases
Car accidents happen every day in Indiana, but few people face the devastating injuries of a serious car accident more than once, if ever, in their lives. When our Indianapolis car accident attorneys at The Lockwood Legal Group, LLChelp injured individuals and families, we typically are providing legal representation to people who have been suddenly […]
Read more...Outstanding Warrants for Failing to Appear at Court
Missing a criminal court date in Indiana is far more serious than simply missing an appointment. You can be charged with a separate, additional criminal offense of failure to appear under Indiana law. The result could be additional jail time and fines separate from any originating charges that brought you to court in the first […]
Read more...Everything You Need TO Know About Dog Bites Under Indiana Law
Dogs are usually considered great, friendly and playful family pets. Occasionally, dog bite injuries happen. Pet owners are generally responsible for controlling their pet, and suitably training and restraining them to avoid injury to the public. Failure to do this is illegal in many states and unfortunately, the owner may face legal action. There is […]
Read more...What if you fall in a parking lot?
When we think of crowded parking lots for major chains like Walmart, Meijer, Target, CVS or Walgreens, the immediate concern is usually finding an empty space. However, experience has taught our attorneys that store and restaurant parking lots can be ground zero for a devastating injury. The Lockwood Legal Group has handled several personal injury […]
Read more...The Basics About slip and fall cases
If you slip and fall at a local business’s establishment, you may wish to look into filing a claim. Fall is nearly here, and with the winter weather we get in Michiana, there is an ever-growing risk of ice, rain and possibly snow that could cause slick conditions. Slip-and-fall accidents caused by weather are common, […]
Read more...Divorce in Indiana FAQs
The below questions are some of the most common we receive from clients. They only pertain to divorces filed under Indiana law. We will post an article with Divorce FAQs for a divorce filed in Michigan at a later time. What are the grounds for divorce in Indiana? Although Indiana is a “no-fault” divorce state, […]
Read more...Indiana’s Civil Statute of Limitations
What are statute of limitations? Each state has its own statute of limitations governing how long you have to file a lawsuit. The available time provided by this statute of limitations depends upon both the state in which the claim will be filed, and the type of claim to be filed. Once the specified time […]
Read more...How To Fight A Speeding Ticket In Indiana
You are driving down the road, in a hurry to get to work in the morning or to run errands before heading home for the night. You zip by other drivers, racing to beat the clock and the next traffic light. Suddenly you hear the wail of a siren behind you. You look in your […]
Read more...What are the Penalties for a First DUI in Indiana?
Anyone is capable of a slight mistake or error in judgment and, unfortunately, even just a few drinks can turn into a drunk driving arrest. In Indiana, the term “Operating While Intoxicated” (OWI) refers to driving while impaired by the effects of alcohol, but the implications are the same as in many other states: You […]
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