It may be hard to believe, but the year 2017 has flown by already. Soon, thousands of people across Indiana will be ringing in a brand new year. For many revelers, this holiday will involve a few alcoholic beverages. Champagne in particular is a time-honored...
Ways your child may challenge breathalyzer results
If your child recently received drunk driving charges based on breathalyzer test results, you probably experienced a moment of panic, convinced that there is nothing to do but accept the charges and hope for the best. In reality, it is always wise to build a strong...
Can I give drug paraphernalia as a holiday gift?
The support for recreational marijuana is higher than ever. A few states have even decriminalized the use of marijuana for non-medicinal purposes. Indiana is not yet one of those states-- in our state, possessing marijuana is illegal, and so is giving it as a gift....
Over 2,500 rape kits never tested by Indiana authorities
Over the summer and early fall, the Indiana State Police and the Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council conducted an exhaustive inventory of the state's untested rape kits. The inventory was commissioned last spring after lawmakers passed Senate Resolution 55,...
Can I be arrested for possessing drug paraphernalia?
It is common knowledge that using or possessing recreational drugs is illegal. The state of Indiana has harsh penalties regarding illegal drug use. Anyone caught red-handed with drugs is in for some serious consequences. But what about drug paraphernalia? You may...
A DUI affects college kids now and far into the future
You might think it's okay to go out for a few drinks with friends while you're in college, but, depending on the circumstances, you could end up costing yourself more than a few dollars. If you get behind the wheel and drive, you could end up with a drunk driving...
Massage chain with Indiana locations accused of sexual assault
A new investigation has discovered dozens of allegations of sexual assault against Massage Envy, a popular national massage chain. The report found that over 180 women have alleged sexual assault against several of the chain’s male massage therapists. Further, Massage...
Beware the “red zone” of campus sexual assault
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, bringing a close to the dangerous time on college campuses known as the “red zone.” The red zone is the time of the college year when sexual assaults and rapes are most common-- from the beginning of the college year to the...
Is legalizing marijuana the answer to Indiana’s opioid crisis?
Like many states in the country, Indiana is currently facing a huge crisis regarding the abuse of opioids by the general population. In response, some marijuana advocates have suggested that the legalization of marijuana could help mitigate the frequency of opioid...
Sexual assault reported at IU Bloomington
Colleges and universities around the country have received widespread attention regarding campus sexual assault. Indiana’s institutions are no different: A sexual assault reportedly took place at the Bloomington campus of Indiana University early last Sunday morning....