Commitment To Justice
No one expects an argument with their significant other to turn into criminal charges, but unfortunately, it does happen, and when it does, it can feel like the end of the world. Domestic violence charges can devastate your life, so it's essential to understand what...
Police officers have certain techniques they use to try to get the information they need from people. In some cases, they need to gather physical evidence. One of the easiest ways for them to do this is to ask if they can search a location and obtain permission. In...
Like most states across the US, Indiana imposes harsher penalties for a third DUI offense. Judges, police and prosecutors in Indiana take OWI/DUI offenses seriously and use a sliding scale of penalty to discourage drivers from operating while intoxicated. If you’re...
People who made a mistake in life and ended up with a criminal record may not want to have to deal with the results of that issue for the rest of their days. One option that some have is to seek an expungement of their record. An expungement means that the matter...
You’re probably aware that criminal charges carry major consequences. Did you also know that an arrest’s negative effects might include far more than costly fines and time behind bars? A criminal history could affect your chances of being admitted to college and might...
Indiana judges can hand down harsh sentences for drug possession. Hence, if prosecutors have charged you with this crime, you need to think carefully about how best to fight the charges. Here are some defense options you might consider: 1. The drugs were not actually...
The arrival of a police officer at your door may make you feel a bit concerned, even if you don’t believe you’ve done anything wrong. When that officer asks to come inside, you may start wondering if you have to agree to this request and let them come in. But the...
Some people worry so much about jail time when facing a criminal charge that they overlook other, very serious consequences. Having a criminal record of any sort can impact your life for years to come, unless you eventually expunge the records. Prospective and current...
We have all made mistakes in our lives, some big some small. Some mistakes we can learn from and move on, but others can have larger consequences. This is particularly true when a mistake impacts other people. When those mistakes impact others and their future, the...
Over the last few years, more and more U.S. states have legalized marijuana for medical or recreational use. Indiana is not one of those states. But neighbors like Illinois, Michigan and Ohio have at least partly decriminalized cannabis. But legally buying marijuana...