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When police officers see signs that a driver is impaired, they’ll likely conduct a traffic stop. A primary purpose of this stop is to determine what’s going on with the driver. If an officer has reason to believe the driver is impaired, they may ask the driver to take a field sobriety test. Field sobriety tests can potentially help to…
There are usually two main options for someone who has been accused of a crime in Indiana. Individuals may plead guilty after the state brings charges against them. Other times, criminal defendants assert their innocence and decide to take their cases to trial. Despite how the media depicts criminal prosecution, taking a case to trial is actually relatively rare. According…
Anytime you take property that does not belong to you, you may be charged and convicted of a theft-related misdemeanor or felony. Under Indiana Code 35-43-4-2, the elements of theft include: Acting knowingly or intentionally. Exerting control of another person’s...
The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects against unreasonable searches and seizures. For police to conduct a search, the situation often requires a warrant obtained under specific criteria. However, there are certain circumstances where a warrant isn’t needed. Understanding some important points about search warrants may help individuals who are faced with interactions with the authorities to effectively safeguard…
In Indiana, as well as many other states, drug courts stand as a beacon of hope, offering an alternative approach to the traditional punitive measures for non-violent, drug-related crimes. These specialized courts recognize that addiction is a complex issue and that,...
A criminal record can interfere with your life long after your case is concluded. Even if you have paid the fines, served any jail time or experienced any other official penalties, you may find that your history interferes with your ability to get employment or even...
Breathalyzer devices, which are designed to measure someone’s blood alcohol content (BAC), are widely used by law enforcement officers to gather evidence when someone is accused of operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI). Does that mean that you’re completely out of luck and without a defense if you blow at or above the legal limit? Not at all. Here are…
The legal outlook for marijuana possession has changed rapidly over the past dozen years. Nearly half the states and multiple territories have legalized recreational marijuana use. Even in some states where marijuana remains illegal, local jurisdictions have...
It is illegal to sell prescription medication. Even if you go to the doctor and get a prescription, and you then have that legally fulfilled at the pharmacy, it doesn’t mean that you are allowed to sell that medication to anyone else. People sometimes do this innocently, thinking that they simply didn’t need all of their pain pills, for example,…
Many people who are arrested for driving under the influence in Indiana have no experience with the legal system and will not know what to expect. For a first encounter with law enforcement and accusations of DUI, they could have preconceived notions as to the...