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Does the statement "Can and will be used against you" include Social Media
Apr 15, 2020

Many people forget that anything you post on social media can be discovered and used against you in court. The simple rule is not to post anything that you would not want to see as the lead story the next day on your local news source.

In Ward v. State, the Defendant was alleged to have entered an apartment where a robbery occurred resulting in the death of three people. At the trial for felony murder and robbery, the State moved to introduce into evidence a song that police detectives had downloaded from the Defendant’s social media account. The song was titled, “I’m different," and was ab...
Midwest Top Rated Lawyers
Apr 01, 2020

Looking for an attorney that specialists in criminal defense, estate planning, personal injury and appellate work? Call Steven Knecht at Vonderheide and Knecht.
Plan Your Estate to Donate
Mar 10, 2020

After providing for your family in your estate plan, you can leave your mark by making a gift to help animals. By leaving a gift to the Almost Home Humane Society, Wildcat Wildlife Center and/or Wolf Park, you can be remembered as someone who made a difference for homeless pets and/or the conservation of wildlife.
Pain and suffering damages
Feb 26, 2020

Pain and suffering are two of the most important parts of a personal injury claim. Personal injury victims are entitled to recover damages for past and present pain and suffering from an accident plus any future pain and suffering they may experience.
Where to file for special driving privileges?
Feb 13, 2020

There are special circumstances that apply if depending on how the driving suspension took place, and we discuss the varying paths to restoring those privileges.