Bell/Gaerte: 3 things to know about criticizing judges
The case of In the Matter of T.D., — N.E.2d —-, 71S00-1104-DI-196 (Ind. Oct. 8, 2013), provided guidance to attorneys about judicial criticism.
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Bell/Gaerte: 3 things to know about the right to silence after Salinas
James Bell and K. Michael Gaerte outline the three things to know about the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on the right to remain silent.
Bell & Gaerte: 3 things to know about legal advertising
The Indiana Rules of Professional Conduct define the term “advertising” broadly. Ind. Professional Conduct Rule 7.2(a) defines “advertising” as “any manner of communication partly or entirely intended or expected to promote the purchase or use of professional services.” (Emphasis added) Therefore, these rules cover communications on your website, blog and even social media. Regardless of whether or not you advertise on billboards, you likely need to pay attention to the advertising rules. Here are three things to know about legal advertising.
Bell/Gaerte: SCOTUS guides trial courts’ involvement in plea offers
In the last term, the United States Supreme Court, in Missouri v. Frye, 132 S. Ct. 1399 (2012), took a small step toward inviting trial courts into plea negotiations.