Many people in Indianapolis and elsewhere across Indiana might not immediately think of alleged wrongdoing in the white collar realm when they consider major categories in the criminal law universe. Other types of crime - sexual assaults, drunk driving and drug...
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Month: April 2020
How can coughing on someone lead to criminal charges?
The headlines are often full of strange and scary stories. Some of the strangest are about people charged with crimes for weird behaviors, such as a man coughing on people in a threatening manner.That was recently the case when a man was charged with assault for...
How do prosecutors get so many charges from a single incident?
People arrested on suspicion of drunk driving or drug possession may think their case is relatively simple. But they may be surprised when they hear prosecutors list all the charges that they plan to file.Prosecutors have a lot of freedom to choose the charges they...
How long can the police keep someone in jail without charges?
Prison cells can be dirty, uncomfortable and unsanitary places. So, if you’re ever arrested and hauled into a cell, you’ll likely want to get out of there as soon as possible. You may wonder how long the police can hold you if you’re not facing...
What counts as sexual assault after the Weinstein case?
The conviction of the powerful movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has changed the way many think about cases of rape and sexual assault. Prosecutors and women’s rights advocates are hailing it as a large win. But what, if anything, does it really change about the way...
How police use lies and threats to get false confessions
The police interrogation chamber isn’t a two-way room. The police hold all the power. They hold you in place. They ask the questions. They can make the threats. And they can lie.The result is that they often elicit false confessions. More often that you might...