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On September 2, 2016, the Indiana Supreme Court issued an order modifying the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines to include provisions for Parenting Coordination.  While parenting coordination is not new to Indiana, this is the first time that the Supreme Court has added specific rules regarding the role of parenting coordinators in the Parenting Time Guidelines, and the law now provides that these coordinators may be court ordered.  These provisions are now found under Section V of the guidelines.  The new rules go…

Most of the time when people hear the term “hearsay” they understand it to refer to a rumor or some other information that cannot be adequately substantiated.  However, within the legal context hearsay has a more technical meaning with important implications when it comes to evidence presented at a trial, including whether that evidence will be allowed in court. In the legal context, hearsay means an out of court statement, offered in court, to prove the truth of the matter asserted.  Hearsay…

Please note, we are not taking any “landlord-tenant” cases at this time. On July 1st of each year, new Indiana laws go into effect.  This year there are a number of important changes to Indiana criminal laws that Hoosiers need to be aware of, ranging from enhanced penalties for repeat DUI offenders, to punishment for falsely claiming to be a military veteran.  Below is a summary of some of these laws: Enhanced Penalty for Repeat DUI Offenders Indiana has increased the penalties for…

Eskew Law is looking for a new receptionist! Our downtown law Firm is looking for a full-time receptionist. The job requires a cheerful and outgoing personality with a desire to help all types of people with all types of problems. Professional appearance is required. Duties include answering multiple phone lines, routing calls, greeting clients, knowledge of Outlook, Excel and Word, Spanish is helpful; hours are Monday thru Friday, 8:00 to 5:00. Candidates must be prompt. If you are interested or know anyone…

Please note that our law firm practices law solely in the state of Indiana, and therefore cannot provide legal services outside of this jurisdiction. In Indiana, a felony is a crime more serious than a misdemeanor, carrying a penalty of more than one year in prison. Indiana, as well as many other states, has established sentencing guidelines to assist judges when handing down punishments. These guidelines are in place to ensure fair and consistent punishment without bias. If you have questions, please contact the Indianapolis criminal defense…

The Indianapolis Veterans Court is looking for mentors.  If you are a veteran and would like to help other veterans please consider this program.  This new problem solving court is looking for military veterans to volunteer in Marion County to mentor other veterans who are in need.  These mentors will be a resource for the court’s veteran participants, but will not be counselors.  The mentors will be asked to: Receive training on veteran resources Be supportive to difficulties facing our veteran participants…

Today is another post about the common misconceptions about criminal law that run through jails all over the state of Indiana.  Every criminal defense lawyer likes to have a client who is informed, participating and engaged in their case.  Unfortunately, due to a lot of bad advice and misunderstanding of the law the phrase “I have been to the law library” has come to signal to criminal attorneys that they are going to have to dispel something their client believes to be…

Eskew Law is proud to sponsor the 2015 Rock for Riley charity concert at Old National Center 4/17/15 at 7:30 pm. ROCK FOR RILEY Rock for Riley is a student-run philanthropy group that consists of many IU medical professional schools in Indianapolis. It is a group that is run entirely by students with all proceeds benefitting Riley Hospital for Children. Several Indiana University medical students founded Rock for Riley in 2004 and organized our first show featuring Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe at…

This past Wednesday three counties in Indiana rolled out new technology allowing for people to text 911 for emergencies.  These counties are, Tipton, Bartholomew and Fayette. It is currently only available for Verizon Wireless customers, but the other carriers will soon be on board.  The government is not allowed to search or track our cellular phones without a warrant.   It is important that while texting you first state your location.  Most, if not all 911 calls cannot locate where you are if you are using a…