Defending Your Rights With Tenacious Representation
Every state has some type of “overdose immunity” law that offers limited legal protections to those who call 911 or otherwise get emergency help for someone who appears to be overdosing. These laws have been enacted to help address the problem of preventable fatal...
Most impaired driving charges are related to alcohol use. A driver may be over the legal limit after spending an evening at the bar, for example. In other cases, charges are related to marijuana or illegal drug use, so it is not always alcohol that leads to an arrest....
Drivers accused of operating vehicles after consuming too much alcohol may face operating while intoxicated (OWI) charges. Most of the time, people facing OWI charges expect the state to bring misdemeanor criminal charges against them. However, there are certain...
People subject to investigations and taken into state custody have certain rights. An individual's Miranda rights take effect during police questioning after an arrest. Those who are in state custody have the right to remain silent during any post-arrest questioning...
Maybe a driver swerved to avoid a pothole or a small animal that ran into the road. Perhaps something startled them, resulting in a sudden maneuver that looks unsafe to others. Police officers may suspect a driver of intoxication due to the way that they handle their...
Most people understand that fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid, and carfentanil, a synthetic veterinary drug, can cause fatal overdoses. Even those who struggle with opioid addiction often try to avoid these two substances for their own safety. Unfortunately, the...
It is important to understand that being accused of a crime does not strip someone of all rights. In the United States, legal protections exist to help ensure fairness and prevent abuse, even for those charged with wrongdoing. These rights form the foundation of the...
Many people facing drug charges get arrested for actual possession of drugs. They have prohibited or controlled substances in their pockets or in a bag that they carry when they encounter law enforcement professionals. In such cases, the claim of actual physical...
People who have been arrested have certain rights under the law. Those rights usually include the right to remain silent when questioned by police officers and the right to speak with a lawyer regarding their charges. Oftentimes, people have to make phone calls to...
Facing a criminal charge means that you need to review each option that you have for resolving your case. In some instances, that might mean going through the criminal justice trial, but it may also mean working out a plea deal. Plea deals in Indiana are used to...
