In a complex legal case involving Wesley Duncan, accused of multiple sexual offenses against a minor, defense attorney Jesse Harper has introduced a unique challenge regarding the credibility of the accuser. The alleged victim now claims to have Dissociative Identity...
Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) charges are common. Some drivers get arrested because they fail chemical tests after collisions. Others encounter police officers while driving and end up arrested after a traffic stop. Many people think that the best...
Certain roads tend to host more crashes than others due to a variety of different factors. When rating how dangerous different roads are, safety experts tend to group them by type. Surface streets often see a huge volume of traffic. However, more frequent stops...
Motorcycle riders are subject to different requirements than the average motorist. They need a special endorsement on their license to lawfully operate a motorcycle or a motorcycle license if they don't have a standard driver's license. They may also need to invest in...
A recent investigation by the University of Notre Dame’s Gallivan Program in Journalism, Ethics, and Democracy, reported in the Indianapolis Star, exposes stark disparities in juvenile justice fees across Indiana counties. These fees, which vary widely by location,...
Alison Cook, a 34-year-old from Crown Point, received a prison sentence for her third OWI offense, leading to serious injuries for another motorist. Represented by defense attorney Jesse Harper, Cook accepted the court's sentencing as fair. Harper's representation...
In Valparaiso, Benjamin Altieri, a 33-year-old from Portage, was sentenced to a year of probation with a chance to reduce his felony charge to a misdemeanor after a jury found him guilty of criminal recklessness for shooting during a parking dispute. Judge Jeffrey...
Being injured in a public location, such as a store or business office, can be a life-changing event. Victims of these incidents may decide to seek compensation for the financial damages incurred as a result of such falls. Before one can determine whether she has...
A criminal record is a natural byproduct of a conviction or guilty plea in Indiana. The state reports arrests and convictions to those seeking information about an individual's background. Even individuals who know they did not break the law sometimes decide to plead...
Harper and Harper is thrilled to announce that our very own Jessica Smithey has been appointed as the President of the Porter County Bar Association for 2024! 📜👩⚖️ Jessica’s appointment reflects her dedication, expertise, and leadership in the legal field. 🙌 With...