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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...
Many drug possession charges are straightforward. Police officers find prescription medications or prohibited drugs on an individual’s person. Drugs carried in a purse or in someone’s pocket put them at risk of immediate arrest and criminal prosecution. Even those who have never had an encounter with law enforcement likely recognize that they could face criminal charges if they encounter police…
Prescribed medications are subject to controlled substances laws. They are typically not accessible to members of the general public. In theory, people who need a prescription drug can take medication if a doctor recommends it to them. The only scenario in which it is legal to possess and use controlled substances ranging from narcotic pain relievers to psychiatric medication is…
As temperatures begin to rise in Indiana this spring, so too will law enforcement efforts aimed at cracking down on operating while intoxicated (OWI) offenses. Warmer weather inspires an increase in outdoor events, social gatherings and travel—all of which lead to more vehicles on the road and more impaired drivers operating many of these vehicles. Law enforcement agencies across the…