If you are arrested in Indiana, you may not know what to do. The police will certainly want to interrogate you once you are brought to the police station. However, you have the right to remain silent, and you should take full advantage of that right. It's important to...
Drug dogs aren’t always accurate
Authorities in Indiana and around the country often use dogs as a tool to find evidence of drugs in a vehicle. In the event that a drug dog alerts an officer to the presence of a controlled substance, that officer generally has probable cause to search your vehicle....
How can you fix a damaged reputation?
Committing a criminal act may impact your life in numerous ways including the loss of your reputation. Even after you have honored the legal consequences of your sentence, you may find that others still show hesitation about trusting you. Fixing your reputation and...
Drug court may result in dismissed charges
As more people come to understand addiction, the justice system has adapted, turning away from strictly punitive measures and dealing with the underlying issues instead. One of the outcomes of this approach is drug court. The National Drug Court Resource Center...
Can I expunge my criminal record?
Having a criminal record could hinder you in many ways. It may make it more difficult to get a job or limit what types of housing you can get. It also comes with a stigma that can haunt you. According to Indy.gov, you may be able to expunge your criminal record or...
What is the “right to an attorney” really mean?
One of the rights law enforcement officers alert you to upon arrest is the right to an attorney. You may wonder how this works and why you have this right. The right to an attorney comes from the Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Basic details The...
How much can an Indiana OWI raise your insurance rates?
An Indiana conviction for operating while intoxicated has the potential to change your life in many ways. You may have to spend time in jail and pay a substantial amount in fines. You may also have to install an ignition interlock device on your car. If you are a...
How could drug court improve your circumstances?
Indiana drug convictions carry serious consequences. If you find yourself facing a conviction for drug sales, drug possession or similar charges, you may face jail time, hefty fines, substance abuse treatment obligations and other possible penalties. However, if your...
Don’t say the wrong thing to law enforcement
Talking too much to officers is a mistake many people make after being arrested. Not only does talking increase the chances that you will provide officers with evidence to use against you, but there is also a chance that you may make things worse on yourself....
How much is too much marijuana?
How much marijuana is too much in Indiana? Any amount? Well, it's not that simple. With drug reform and decriminalization sweeping through other states, the line between legal and illegal has blurred. Buying in the next state over might be perfectly legal there, but...
