Drug Crimes

While marijuana laws are in flux throughout the country, the penalties for possession, distribution and cultivation of cannabis remain as harsh as ever in Indiana. Indiana police claim to discover marijuana-growing operations every time they put a helicopter in the...

Police have used tests to prosecute suspected drunk drivers for many years. Recently police in Indiana have begun using oral screening technology to investigate suspected drug impaired drivers. New screening tool A new screening test, SoToxa, makes it easier for...

Throughout the country, laws concerning marijuana and its legality have been undergoing a seismic shift. In some states, marijuana has been decriminalized and individuals may possess specific amounts for their own use without facing criminal sanctions. In other areas,...

The State of Indiana has harsh penalties for prescription drug charges. However, many people do not know the laws surrounding the handling and use of prescription drugs. Some may think that drug charges only refer to illegal drugs but that is not the case. What are...

Police may use a pretext such as a broken taillight or illegal turn to stop your car, conduct a search and arrest you. This may begin a consequential encounter with the criminal justice system. Three rules During a stop, police are deciding whether a motorist or their...

No one in Indianapolis should be surprised to learn that illegal guns and illegal drugs are frequent companions. A recent raid on an east side motel in Indianapolis found yet another instance of guns and drugs in possession of the same criminal suspect. The raid...

Are all controlled substances in Indianapolis treated the same when it comes to the possession, manufacturing or trafficking of drugs? Not under federal law. Federal law classifies controlled substances into five schedules. Crimes involving Schedule I substances...

Drug crimes related to prescriptions are not just because of the illegal sale of them. There are many ways that a person could commit a prescription drug crime without even knowing that they committed a crime at all. The consequences of a prescription drug crime can...

There are a wide variety of controlled substances under federal law, some more dangerous than others. For this reason, the federal government classifies controlled substances under “schedules” for the purposes of prosecuting drug crimes. The following is a brief...

If an officer has stopped your vehicle in Indiana, there is a chance that he or she will search your vehicle for drugs or other contraband they believe is associated with criminal activity. If drugs or drug paraphernalia is found in your vehicle, the officer may...