You’ve seen enough television shows to know the “rights” that the police have to read to you.  Usually after a dramatic handcuffing, you’ll hear the police officer brazenly state something to the effect of “you have a right to remain silent, anything you say can and will be used against you.  You have a right to an […]

Many people who’ve been hurt in an accident think they can navigate the process themselves, especially when their injuries initially appear to be minor. However, this is often a mistake, as insurance companies employ teams of lawyers who try to ensure that you collect as little as possible for your damages.   Ellis Law Offices, P.C., […]

Custody can be complicated and things change as life moves on and children get older.  Unless the parties agree, you cannot simply change a previous custody order on a whim.   The party wanting to make the change has the burden of proof.  He/she must prove by a preponderance of the evidence (more likely than not) that there […]

Everyone knows that an OWI conviction is serious, with major long-term consequences that can reshape your life for years to come. Facing these types of charges can be overwhelming, especially with all the incorrect or outdated misinformation out there. To help cut through some of the confusion, Ryan Ellis, an experienced Indianola OWI attorney, of Ellis Law Offices, […]

As summer heats up, many people try to cool down with a cold beer or other adult beverage.  Earlier this summer, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled in the case of State v. Paye that it is not illegal for you to be intoxicated on your front porch in most cases. However, it may be a […]