Criminal Defense

Drunk driving is illegal in every state, even though the laws concerning this offense are different in each jurisdiction. What some states call driving under the influence (DUI) offenses or driving while impaired (DWI) offenses, Indiana refers to as an operating while...

Getting arrested for a drug offense in Indiana can affect every aspect of someone's life. Drug charges can lead to major penalties and a criminal record that can affect someone's opportunities for many years. Yet, frequently, those accused of violating Indiana drug...

Accusations that someone broke the law often result in one of two outcomes. Either the individual accused admits that they did something inappropriate, or they attempt to prove that they are innocent. Sometimes people try to prove that no crime occurred, while other...

When police show up at someone’s home or office to conduct a search, they typically don’t call ahead. The element of surprise is important so that those suspected of a crime don’t have time to get rid of evidence. If you’re ever the one with law enforcement at your...

It is common for people accused of drug crimes or even weapon offenses to face charges because of something that happened during a traffic stop. Issues during the conversation with the police officer may lead to a search of a vehicle and then criminal accusations...

It can be stressful when a police officer pulls you over, even more so when they ask you to submit a chemical test because they believe you were operating the vehicle while intoxicated (OWI). If you are innocent, it may seem reasonable to refuse the test. However,...

Most people have heard that you have a constitutional right to have an attorney present to advocate for your interests while you are going through criminal proceedings. But do you know exactly when those rights kick in? Having an attorney present can make a world of...