In Indiana, finding yourself in legal trouble can be overwhelming, especially if you are unsure about what you should share with your attorney. Understanding how to communicate with your lawyer effectively can shape your case’s outcome. Why is it important to be...
If you have a criminal record in Indiana, it may interfere with your ability to seek employment. Your actions can follow you into interviews, background checks and job offers. While many employers will want to know about your criminal history, state laws also provide...
Realizing that you may face criminal charges can shift your focus fast. Questions about what to say and how much detail to provide often follow right behind. In Indiana, prosecutors build cases around timelines, statements and small factual details. Because of that,...
You might think that the police shouldn’t have to remind you of your right to remain silent under custodial interrogation. After all, wouldn’t it make their job harder if you decided not to talk? In reality, this reminder isn’t about helping or hurting the...
Taking the stand in your defense during a criminal trial may feel like the most powerful way to fight for your freedom and clear your name. You want the jury to hear the truth directly from you, to see your face and feel your sincerity. However, it’s a decision that...
The concept of “due process” has been in the news a lot recently. While it’s addressed in both the Fifth Amendment and Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, a lot of people don’t know exactly what it means for them if they’re arrested. The Fourteenth...
Individuals accused of breaking the law have certain rights. Police officers generally advise people of their right to remain silent and their right to an attorney before questioning them after an arrest. In cases where people might struggle to afford private legal...
You pop an allergy pill before your morning commute, thinking nothing of this routine decision. Yet this common medication could put you at risk for a DUI charge on Indiana roads. Police officers now look beyond alcohol to spot drivers under the influence of both...
Every driver pays a different amount for their insurance coverage. Some people pay far more than others because they have a very expensive imported vehicle or live in a neighborhood where vehicle theft is relatively common. Others may pay substantially less because...
Although drugged driving is just as dangerous as drunk driving, it’s harder for law enforcement officers to determine whether someone has drugs in their system when they stop a driver than if they’ve been drinking alcohol. There’s currently no breath test for drugs as...
