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Constructive possession is a serious legal offense in Indiana. It allows the law enforcement officers to pursue drug possession charges against you even if you didn’t have contraband on you. Here is what you need to know to protect your rights. How does constructive...
If an officer pats you down during a police stop, you may wonder whether the officer had the right to search you. A stop does not automatically give police the right to frisk you because a frisk requires separate justification. When can police perform a frisk? Police...
Most drunk driving charges in Indiana are misdemeanors, but some cases can become felonies under specific circumstances. That usually happens when the case involves a prior OWI conviction, a crash causing serious injury or death, or a high blood alcohol level with a...
An arrest can leave you unsure about how long you may remain in custody, whether you can get an attorney and what happens next. If police arrest you without a warrant, they must take you promptly before a judge. This initial hearing is often your first court...
It is true that recreational marijuana is still illegal in Indiana. But that does not mean people are not using it. In fact, this use has increased over the last 10 years. Some reports claim that people from Indiana spend up to $2.6 billion on marijuana products...
When people think about the criminal justice system, they picture arrests, mugshots, court appearances, fines and jail sentences. But not every criminal case needs to follow that path. Rather than focusing on punishment, some courts may consider treatment-based...
When police officers suspect people of intoxication, they need evidence to conduct an arrest. During a drunk driving traffic stop, police officers may ask drivers about their actions earlier in the day. They may also ask drivers to step out of their vehicles and...
Entrapment is the process by which law enforcement agents convince an otherwise innocent person to commit a crime. These agents then turn around and arrest the person for the criminal activity. When that person’s case goes to court, they may use entrapment as a...
Vaporizers have become an increasingly popular means of ingesting marijuana. With the proliferation of legal marijuana retail cultivation and processing in other states, there has been a boom in marijuana extract availability. Highly potent extracts are available...
If you've ever watched a crime show, you are probably familiar with the phrase, "You have the right to remain silent…" What follows are known as Miranda rights. Outside of entertainment, few people really understand their purpose. Miranda Rights can protect you....
