Drug Crimes

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...

Lawyers often talk about criminal prosecutions as though the defendant faces one charge, the court hears the evidence and then renders a verdict on that one charge. In fact, it is very common for defendants to face multiple charges at a time. In some cases, a...

The men and women who administer Indiana’s correctional facilities often come into contact with drug dealers who want to sell illicit substances to inmates at the institution. Most employees are warned about their proximity to the drug trade, and very few succumb to...

Drug charges in Indiana can carry stiff federal and state penalties, whether they are related to possession, dealing or manufacturing. The recent National Drug Take Back Day in Indianapolis highlights the overwhelming presence of discarded legal drugs in the state,...

You were visiting with your friends when you realized it was getting late. You packed up your bags and threw them into the car. On your way out, your friend stopped you and asked you for a ride. You agreed, and they hopped in the back, throwing their items in with...

An increasing number of states have legalized, decriminalized, or do not press charges for marijuana possession. Unfortunately for some otherwise law-abiding citizens, Indiana is not one of those states. So, while our neighbors in Michigan and Illinois enjoy legalized...

As drug busts go, this one was big.In fact, Indiana police officials state that a recent seizure of several types of controlled substances commanded a street value of $25 million or more. The arrest of a California woman in mid-May came via a traffic stop. Her vehicle...

 An Indiana man with an opioid addiction was arrested several years back for selling a small amount of heroin to undercover cops. He was convicted on that charge and paid a price.Specifically, he served a years’-long home detention and probation period. He...

It’s more than a hunch, but doesn’t have to be an absolute certainty.Somewhere within the boundaries of those extremes resides so-called “probable cause,” which is a key legal concept. In fact, one in-depth article overview of probable cause...