Possession Of Marijuana and ‘Guilty By Association’ | For the Record Legal Blog
While there is no such thing as “guilty by association” in the criminal context, this may be a situation where the people that you associate with can create legal issues. In Indiana, possession can be proven two ways: 1) actual possession and 2) constructive possession. Actual possession is exactly that, the person has... Read More
Defense: Ex-Gary schools chief had no intent to steal from cash-strapped school district (NWITimes)
Defense: Ex-Gary schools chief had no intent to steal from cash-strapped school district
Excessive Force, Civil Rights, and Law Enforcement Shootings | Free Legal Fridays
Q: My loved one was shot and killed by law enforcement. He had a gun, but had thrown it on the ground by the time he was shot in the back. He never turned around or pointed the gun at the law enforcement. A: Thank you for your question. This is a fact pattern very... Read More
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Man again seeking new trial in LaPorte teen’s 1993 killing
LAPORTE — A man serving a 40-year prison sentence for the 1993 murder of a 16-year-old LaPorte girl is again seeking a new trial. Lawyers for Jason Tibbs said Monday the wrong man was convicted for the murder of Rayna Rison and they now have the evidence to show it. Russell Brown and Scott... Read More
Legal Issues: Identifying Civil Rights Violations in Police Brutality and Misconduct Cases
Police misconduct is a serious problem facing our society. Some officers (not all) believe that they are above the law and the badge gives them a license to violate individuals’ constitutional rights. When discussing police brutality, most people remember the case of Rodney King. Mr. King was a motorist in Los Angeles who was beaten... Read More
Client’s Level 1 Felony Criminal Charges Dismissed
King, Brown & Murdaugh Trial Lawyers is pleased to share that Criminal Defense Attorney Lakeisha Murdaugh secured a dismissal for her client that was charged with a Level 1 felony in Lake County. Thanks to Attorney Murdaugh’s hard and relentless defense of the charges, her client will walk free, without any court-ordered obligations and will... Read More
Client Found Not Guilty of Murder and Felony Murder
KBM Trial Lawyers is pleased to share that Lake County Criminal Defense Attorneys Scott King and Lakeisha Murdaugh’s client was found not guilty of Murder and Felony Murder after a week-long jury trial. Murder is defined as a knowingly or intentional killing. Additionally, an individual can also be charged with murder if he/she kills another... Read More
Jury Finds Client Not Guilty of Rape
KBM Trial Lawyers is pleased to share that Porter County Criminal Defense Attorney Russell Brown’s client was found not guilty of Rape after a jury trial and only ten minutes of deliberation by the jury. Thanks to Attorney Brown’s jury trial experience and zealous defense of his client, he was able to convince the jury... Read More
Attorney Scott King challenges the US Marshall treatment of public officials
HAMMOND | The clanking of shackles around wrists and ankles of elected officials charged with public corruption sends a sensory message, whether intended by law enforcement or not. A message also comes across with the massive billboard-sized FBI logo on the sides of an evidence truck parked outside a local government building being raided. At... Read More