If you have been charged with a crime in Indiana, your whole future can be at risk. While our system is based on the idea that you must be presumed innocent until proven guilty, the truth is that merely being charged with a crime can cause lasting harm to your...
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An OWI involving injury to another person is serious
Most people do not intend to drive while intoxicated; rather, they truly believe they did not drink enough to be impaired and that they are fine to drive. Many of these drivers find out the hard way that the law does not agree with that assessment. Indiana residents...
Understanding the federal Travel Act and drug crimes
In addition to the conventional ways in which drugs are transported and acquired, a growing number of people are being accused of using modern technology to transport and acquire scheduled drugs. This can lead to an arrest and significant penalties. People alleged to...
Defending against a felony white collar crime charge
White collar crimes differ from other crimes in that they are generally non-violent and are committed with the intent to benefit financially. White collar crimes generally occur in a professional or business setting and may be committed by members of the general...
RICO charges and Indiana law
In the public imagination, RICO charges are for the mafia. Indeed, prosecutors often use RICO laws today in attempts to break up organized crime rings. However, these charges can also arise in cases that look very different from the typical gangster movie. They have...
What can I expect if I injured someone in a OWI?
Many people across the United States enjoy drinking alcohol for a variety of reasons. Unfortunately, some of those people have an error in judgment and think that it is OK to get behind the wheel and drive somewhere afterward. Of course, this often leads to OWI...
Living with a criminal record
We'd like to think that once a person has paid their debt to society, they should have a second chance. They should be able to start over, find a place to live, find work and enjoy the same opportunities as anyone else. Unfortunately, that isn't always the case. A...
What are so-called synthetic drugs?
The term "synthetic drugs" is somewhat confusing. It refers to a category of chemical compounds manufactured to create euphoric or hallucinogenic effects in users. In some cases, these are designed to replicate the effects of illegal drugs such as cannabis and...
What if I am charged with drug trafficking?
Any type of drug charge can cause problems in Indiana whether it is a controlled substance like cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine; a drug that is considered less serious like marijuana or prescription medications. However, there are different levels to the charges a...
When does an OWI charge become a felony in Indiana?
Many criminal offenses in Indiana have different levels of severity. There are levels of misdemeanors and levels of felonies depending on the severity of the offense. Certain OWI charges are classified as misdemeanor offenses, but some OWIs are charged as Level 6, 5...