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...
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Drug Crimes
Your rights in police traffic stops
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...
IMPD seizes guns and drugs in local motel room
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...
Is cough syrup a controlled substance under federal law?
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...
Did I commit a prescription drug crime?
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...
A basic overview of federal drug schedules
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...
Can a police officer search my vehicle for drugs?
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...
Prisoners can sometimes face new charges while behind bars
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...
Former corrections officer charged with drug trafficking
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...
Defending yourself against drug charges
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,...