Current data encourages the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department to believe that further crackdowns on illegal firearm possession help reduce overall gun crime. As Indianapolis secures its budget for 2022, advocates recommend further support to the IMPD and the...
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Criminal Defense
A look at expungements under Indiana law
Whether your criminal record involves a misdemeanor or a felony, it can have negative consequences in your life. In 2013, the state of Indiana passed a measure known as "the second chance" law. The law has many important provisions that can lead to a better life for...
Field sobriety tests may not work for marijuana intoxication
Because operating a vehicle while impaired violates Indiana law, you may face charges for driving a car with a blood alcohol concentration above the legal limit. You may not realize, however, marijuana intoxication may also lead to OWI charges. Officers must have...
What are the areas of negotiation in a plea bargain?
It is likely that a plea bargain will become part of the processing associated with your criminal case, no matter what crime the courts are charging you with. Plea bargains offer a number of benefits for both the prosecution and defense in many instances. A plea...
Can a drug conviction make students ineligible for financial aid?
When you have a child in Indiana and that child uses federal financial aid to pay for school, it becomes especially important that your son or daughter avoid making moves that could jeopardize financial aid eligibility. If authorities catch your college student with...
Costly auto insurance is only one result of a DUI conviction
If law enforcement arrests you on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, you will likely be nervous and apprehensive, especially if you are not familiar with the legal system. In addition to the fines and other penalties you face for a DUI conviction,...
Know the consequences of an OWI conviction in Indiana
Indiana defines operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated as driving with blood alcohol content of at least 0.08%. If you drive on the state's roads, you must consent to a blood test or breath test if asked to do so by law enforcement. Learn about the possible legal...
