In 2013, then-Indiana Senate Judiciary Chairman Brent Steele drafted legislation that would have legalized medical marijuana in the state. The language of the bill would have required the selection of a single security contractor to license dispensaries, distributors...
The deadly mainstreaming of heroin and opioid abuse
What was once limited to the worst slums in major cities has now entered all communities throughout Indiana and the United States. Experts claim that heroin use has been on the rise in recent years among men and women in most age groups and all income levels. The...
Was your college-aged child charged with drug possession?
No matter how hard you try to teach your child right from wrong, there are times when he or she will get in trouble. Unfortunately, this is often times serious. Are you the parent of a college-aged child? If so, you worry that he or she will make a poor decision that...
College athletes and criminal activity
College athletics have grown in prominence over the past decade as they continue to generate hundreds of thousands of dollars for education institutions. However, a higher profile brings added scrutiny, especially when student athletes face serious criminal...
Are drug crimes a gateway to more serious criminal offenses?
A growing epidemic of low-cost heroin abuse has led to a surge in all types of felony charges in Madison County. A surge of 41 percent over the previous year established a record of 2,681 in 2016. Drug crimes leading to more serious criminal activity also means an...
College students should understand the many type of drug crimes
As a college student, you are presented with a world of opportunities. Unfortunately, some of these opportunities can lead you down the wrong path. For example, if you get involved with drugs, there is always the chance that you could be arrested in the future. If...