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If police find drugs in a car you do not own, that fact alone does not establish that you possessed them. But you may still face a possession charge if the state claims the evidence shows you had the capability and intent to exercise control over the drugs. Can a...
A knock at your door from police can raise an important question: Can officers enter and search your home without your permission? The Fourth Amendment and Indiana Constitution protect people against unreasonable searches and seizures, but certain circumstances allow...
If you were arrested for operating while intoxicated in Indiana, a high breath test result could make the case seem difficult at first. But breath test results are not always final and you may challenge them if law enforcement did not follow the required testing...
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...
