Among the things that can have major implications for people accused of drug crimes here in Indiana is whether the alleged offense is claimed to have involved “enhancing circumstances.” Under Indiana law, for certain drug crimes, such as cocaine possession offenses,...
How does the United States government classify drugs?
The federal government classifies illicit drugs into a variety of categories from Schedule 1 reserved for the most dangerous drugs and Schedule 5 reserved for the least dangerous drugs. Whether you agree with how these drugs are classified, it's valuable to...
What to expect after a DUI arrest
If you have been arrested and charged with driving under the influence (or driving while intoxicated) chances are that you have many questions about what is going to happen next. After all, this probably is your first time dealing with the criminal justice system, and...
Capitalizing on opioid addiction
Many illegal drug-dealing operations are highly sophisticated business enterprises. National and even global in scope, they employ many employees and generate millions, if not billions of dollars. That healthy bottom line is evidenced in the “free samples” they now...
Key BAC numbers in Indiana drunk driving law
One number that is a very impactful one in Indiana DUI cases is what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level a driver tested at. BAC levels play an important role in the state's OWI laws. There are certain numbers that have particular significance when it comes to BAC...