Tenacious Defense For High-Level Criminal Offenses
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...
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...
At some point, your doctor may have given you a prescription for a painkiller. It’s common for doctors to prescribe medicine to help people deal with pain after injuries. But did you know that holding those drugs could lead to felony charges?Indiana's drug laws...
Let’s imagine you have an accident. You break your leg and need surgery. You get a titanium rod and screws to hold things together. Your leg hurts, even after the surgery’s done, so your doctor prescribes a painkiller. Because you’re tough, you...
Let’s say you travel some place where marijuana is legal and enjoy some. Then back in Indiana, you’re speeding along the highway when you suddenly see a patrol car’s take-down lights start flashing. Suddenly, you remember that you still have some...
It's understandable if you're a little confused by Marion County's new marijuana policy. Generally, you just need to know if certain things are legal or illegal. But the new policy adds another whole dimension.Since September 30, Marion County has said it won't bring...
A conviction on drug charges can carry long-term consequences. For immigrants, it can be devastating.Recently, an Indiana man was arrested and charged with drug crimes after he was arrested at the restaurant where he worked. According to a news report, police...
Marijuana is still illegal in Indiana, both for medical and recreational states. So far, Indiana has not joined the growing number of states that are decriminalizing pot. However, some prosecutors are changing the way they approach marijuana cases.Marion County's top...