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In Indiana, the legal age of consent is 16. This means that anyone under the age of 16 is unable to consent to sexual activity legally. If you are an adult and engage in sexual conduct with someone under this age, you could face serious felony charges, even if you...
Indiana police arrest tens of thousands of drivers each year for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Many of them are first-time offenders or regular people who made one serious mistake and now face a situation that threatens their license, job and future. Judges know this, and what matters to them is how you respond. They expect you to take the…
Facing a theft charge for the first time raises a lot of questions and concerns. Chief among them: Does a shoplifting arrest automatically lead to jail time? In Indiana, the answer depends on several factors, including the value of the item and whether the person has...
Sometimes, police officers overreach their legal authority. They can break the law or violate the civil rights of the people with whom they interact. Inappropriate and unlawful searches are a perfect example of these issues. Some law enforcement professionals may assume that the people they encounter are unfamiliar with their rights and unlikely to fight back if they violate them.…
Sharing a prescription medication may seem like a harmless favor—especially if you’re helping a friend or family member who is sick, in pain or unable to afford a doctor visit. However, under the law, sharing prescription drugs is a serious offense that can lead to...
State authorities often have an interest in solving specific types of crimes. Violent offenses are more likely than other forms of criminal activity to draw media attention. People may criticize police departments and prosecutors based on solve and conviction rates for violent offenses. Therefore, professionals in the criminal justice sector often feel intense pressure to identify suspects and successfully prosecute…
Parents who have a child attending college as an out-of-state student at one of Indiana’s fine institutions should know – and make sure their student knows — that Indiana’s overdose Good Samaritan law has more restrictions than many other states’ laws do. Every state has a version of this law. However, some are more comprehensive and less restrictive than others.…
Prosecutors need strong evidence if they hope to secure a conviction in a criminal case. There can be a variety of different evidence, ranging from video footage and witness statements to forensic evidence. Forensic evidence, in particular, has numerous critical rules that apply to it. After all, issues with contamination or tampering could undermine how trustworthy forensic evidence is. Chain…
Trade jobs are some of the most difficult types of careers to get into. Whether you’re an electrician, plumber, carpenter or even a mechanic, the work can be tedious, thankless and grueling. It might be tempting to resort to illicit substances to help cope with the...
Got caught operating while under the influence (OWI) of alcohol? You're probably scared. Why won’t you be? An OWI means you might lose your license, pay big fines or even go to jail. Worse, a conviction for OWI will appear on your criminal record; if you want to avoid...