Drivers must be especially mindful of Indiana DUI laws during the holiday season when adult beverages are part of the camaraderie and good cheer at parties and get-togethers. A driver who faces a conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol may focus on...
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3 types of prescription drugs abused in Indiana
Drug use in Indiana has become reached epidemic levels. According to Anabranch Recovery Center, overdoses and deaths related to drug use have trended upward for several years. These crisis situations do not always arise from illicit drugs. In many cases, the...
The importance of Miranda rights
Though many people have a passing familiarity with their Miranda rights, very few actually know what they protect and why it is important to rely on them where possible. What purpose do these rights serve, and is it true that only the guilty will invoke them? What do...
First-time offenders face consequences in OWI convictions
After an OWI arrest, you may wonder what comes next. In Indiana, the consequences for an OWI conviction depend upon various circumstances, including your history and your level of intoxication. First-time offenses often result in less severe penalties in OWI cases....
What is probable cause?
Under the Constitution, the police must take specific steps when conducting an investigation. If any of these gets overlooked or ignored, your criminal charge may wind up discharged before it even moves forward. One of the most crucial elements of an investigation is...
Is the prosecutor’s plea deal right for you?
Few things have the potential to cause more interruption in your life than criminal charges. After all, if a judge or jury convicts you of a crime, you may lose your freedom, pay exorbitant fees or both. According to reporting from USA Today, you even may struggle to...
Understanding the Miranda rights
If you have watched any police shows, you are more than likely aware of the Miranda rights, also known as the Miranda warning. Contrary to what you see in shows, an officer does not need to read these rights during the arrest. However, an officer must read them to the...
Factors considered for pretrial release
If someone is facing trial, one of the first things that the judge will decide is whether to keep the defendant in custody or release the defendant until the trial date. According to the United States Department of Justice, Offices of the United States Attorneys, bail...
How a DUI conviction affects your mental health
If law enforcement has never arrested and charged you with a criminal violation before your DUI, then you likely do not know what to expect during the process. A DUI is serious, and if you do not learn to deal with it in a healthy way, you may begin to suffer from...
When can you refuse an officer’s request to search your vehicle?
During an Indiana traffic stop, the law enforcement official who pulls you over may ask if he or she may look around your vehicle. Knowing when you have the right to refuse this type of request – and when you do not – may put you more at ease during what is often an...