Law Office of Mark Nicholson: The Nicholson Nugget

Send us a message The Situation: Not Guilty and a Case Dismissed! Battery cases don’t bother The Battery Man! Attorney Mark Nicholson just won another battery case and this time, by a Not Guilty verdict from the jury. His other case was dismissed by the prosecution just a few days before the trial. Why wait for your luck to turn when you have The Battery Man on your side? If you are or know someon...

Send us a message On July 6, Henry County Sheriff John Sproles shot an inmate withnumerous "bean bag" rounds. Inmate Marquette Antoine Neal was subdued by jail guards with"less lethal" bean bag rounds after he allegedly disobeyedcommands, according to a statement from the Henry County Sheriff's Office onTuesday. Sheriff Sproles admitted he fired the four rounds.  Indiana C...

Send us a message The 2023 legislative session finished in March, but many of the laws will go into effect starting on Friday, July 1, 2023. Here is the list of several new laws. Thank you to our sponsor Attorney Mark Nicholson of the Law Office of Mark Nicholson . Listen or watch us on Facebook , Spotify , Google Podcasts , Apple Podcasts , and other places that play fine podcasts.  Here are link...

Send us a message The process for obtaining an Indiana domestic violence restraining order involves filing paperwork with the court. An affidavit stating why you need protection and describing any threats made against you by your abuser. An affidavit from any other people who have witnessed or experienced abuse by your abuser. Proof of past violence between the two parties (such as police reports)...

Send us a message Types of Protective Orders under Indiana Statutes There are four main types of restraining (protective) orders people can acquire in the great state of Indiana. Theseinclude: 1. Criminal No Contact Orders 2. Trial Rule 65 Injunctions 3. Domestic Protective Orders 4. Harassment Protective Orders Thank you to our sponsor Attorney Mark Nicholson of the Law Office of Mark Nicholson ....

Send us a message INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis police officer who was accused of striking a man in handcuffs in the face during an arrest in 2021 entered a guilty plea to a federal crime on Monday. Sgt. Eric Huxley entered a guilty plea to one count of deprivation of rights under color of law in U.S. District Court. According to The Indianapolis Star, the charge carries a possible term of 10 yea...

Send us a message SPEEDWAY, Ind. — The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is putting out a warning after discovering some people are selling counterfeit parking passes for the Indianapolis 500 online. Police are investigating the crime and leaders at the track want to make sure fans don't get scammed. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) is warning fans about fake parking passes for the Indy 500. H...

Send us a message  The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department will no longer send firearms kept for safekeeping to a lab for testing, according to a new policy. The move was made in response to an investigation that revealed the department provided data to the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for inclusion in a national database and sent every single gun to the ballist...

Send us a message A new bill unanimously passed by Indiana Republicans and Democrats alike will prohibit cops from lying to children as part of interrogation efforts to secure confessions. Senate Bill 415  passed through the Indiana Senate on Monday with a 48-0 vote after previously making its rounds through both the House and Senate. The bill will now be sent along to Governor Eric Holcomb’s desk...

Send us a message Two officers were recently indicted in the death of Herman Whitfield III. Now the Indianapolis Fraternal Order of Police is calling on police officers to no longer respond to mental health disturbances. Mr. Whitfield apparently was killed by when police were called to his parent’s house on April 25, 2022. He was having a mental health crisis which led to his parents calling 911 f...

Send us a message The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department has thousands of guns in its property room. The police department sends every single gun to the ballistic lab for testing. The data is sent to the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for entry into a national database. They do this without a search warrant or probable cause, making this decades-old practice a...

Send us a message The international media frenzy around Kristine Barnett's criminal neglect of a dependent began in September 2019 and culminated on Friday with a short motion to dismiss. Thank you to our sponsor Attorney Mark Nicholson of the Law Office of Mark Nicholson . Listen or watch us on Facebook , Spotify , Google Podcasts , Apple Podcasts , and other places that play fine podcasts....

Send us a message Police Operations Indianapolis: Nine people were arrested, according to Indiana State Police. A police operation in Indianapolis dismantled a sizable, illegal spectacle, often known as a street takeover, that featured unlawful street racing and spinning. Street racing, takeovers of public spaces, and spinning have reportedly become a national trend. This has caught the attention...

Send us a message Indianapolis award-winning attorney Mark Nicholson is excited to share the release of his book entitled The Law: From Prison to The Street, exclusively on Amazon. The book is geared towards those facing felony charges and those helping people facing criminal charges. In his debut book, award-winning criminal defense attorney Mark Nicholson uses his personal experience to shed lig...

Send us a message Cardi B's Case Cardi B has been given more time to finish the community service that the judge ordered her to perform. The 30-year-old rapper, whose actual name is Belcalis Almánzar Cephus, showed up in court to ask for an extension to complete the service she was given as part of a plea agreement for an incident that happened in a Queens, New York, strip club in 2018. The Q...

Send us a message The Law Office of Mark Nicholson is pleased to announce the appointment of Attorney Audrey Lunsford as Junior Partner. Lunsford brings over a decade of legal experience and a holistic, client-centered approach. She has been Of Counsel to the firm since 2022. Throughout her career, Lunsford has focused on public interest law for various government entities. She holds extensive kno...

Send us a message The policies governing police pursuits are changing in police agencies all around the state of Indiana. Thank you to our sponsor Attorney Mark Nicholson of the Law Office of Mark Nicholson . Listen or watch us on Facebook , Spotify , Google Podcasts , Apple Podcasts , and other places that play fine podcasts. Here are links to my website and other social media. The Law Office of...

Send us a message If you've been charged with this offense, it's crucial to understand that different types of battery carry different penalties. While misdemeanors carry lighter offenses, felony battery usually results in at least a year of jail time. This article will help you determine the seriousness of the charge you're facing, so keep reading to learn more. What Is Battery? Ac...

Send us a message Wondering if you or a loved one are eligible for home detention? Listen to learn more about probation and a suspendible sentence. Thank you to our sponsor Attorney Mark Nicholson of the Law Office of Mark Nicholson . Listen or watch us on Facebook , Spotify , Google Podcasts , Apple Podcasts , and other places that play fine podcasts. Here are links to my website and other social...

Send us a message Every third Monday of January, the United States celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This holiday was established to recognize and honor the civil rights leader and his many accomplishments, as well as to reflect on how far we have come in terms of race relations and civil rights since his death in 1968. Thank you to our sponsor Attorney Mark Nicholson of the Law Office of Ma...

Send us a message On New Year's Eve, Dana White and his wife engaged in a physical altercation that stunned spectators in a busy Cabo San Lucas nightclub. Dana regrettably blames alcohol for slapping his wife. The 26-year-married UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) boss and Anne White were having a good time on Saturday night with pals at El Squid Roe, a famous party spot in Mexico, but thin...

Send us a message Rev. Ruth Cosby sent this message to me a few days ago about the Indy Three. She gave me permission to share it. Here are links to my website and other social media. The Law Office of Mark Nicholson The Nicholson Nugget YouTube Facebook Instagram TikTok: thebatteryman

Send us a message Getting involved in an accident can be a life-altering event. If you’re the victim, you could get injuries that prevent you from living a normal life. You’re entitled to compensation when this happens, but it’s not always easy to get what you deserve or win a personal injury lawsuit. Hiring an attorney is an option for some, but many hesitate because they worry about high fees. H...

Send us a message Probable Cause Affidavits in Indiana: What You Need to Know  If you've been charged with a crime in Indiana, you may have come across the term "probable cause affidavit." But what is a probable cause affidavit? In this blog post, we'll explain what a probable cause affidavit is and how it can impact your case.  In Indiana, a probable cause affidavit is a docum...

Send us a message Parents of volleyball players from Pike High School are upset, angry, and disappointed by what they perceive to be racist taunting gestures made by an opponent during a match on Saturday. In the two days following the game versus New Palestine, a number of Pike parents voiced their disgust with the situation on social media and in interviews. Kendra Champion-McAloon, the athletic...