Protecting Your Rights In Indiana Since 1915
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Facing a DUI charge can feel like the end of the world. The truth of the matter is, if you end up convicted, your life could actually change drastically. This is especially true if you are a prospective college student, or already in college. However, a charge is not...
Not everyone convicted of a crime in Indiana or throughout the U.S. is guilty. According to the Innocence Project, more than 375 people have been released from prison after further DNA testing proved they were innocent. Of those cases, approximately 69% involved...
Too many people are under the impression that they have the right to refuse to consent to a breath, blood or urine test if an officer requests one of them. The truth is that while you do, refusal can and will come with consequences. Indiana, like every other state in...