The moments following a car accident are understandably stressful and confusing. Drivers in this situation are left with many concerns about what just happened and what to do next. There are worries about the damage to your vehicle and the costs...
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What Are Your Responsibilities After a Car Accident?
Oct 11
The moments following a car accident are understandably stressful and confusing. Drivers in this situation are left with many concerns about what just...
Dangers in Off-Duty Policing
Sep 12
There is little doubt that off-duty police officers, in some instances, find themselves in situations where they may be called on to act in their...
The Car Riding Your Rear Bumper Could Be a Cop, Don’t Speed Up!
Sep 7
It's an all-too-common reaction when a motorist sees someone close behind them in their rear-view mirror: speed up to get around traffic and then let the...
The Sign Reads: No Guns Allowed
Sep 5
Recently, retailers including Starbucks and Target have issued statements and requests that their customers not bring firearms into their stores. This...
Crimes and Your Commercial Driver License (CDL)
Sep 2
For many people, their driver license is a key part of their career and livelihood. This could not be more so than for commercial vehicle drivers....
Friendly Neighborhood Police or Commando Cops?
Aug 31
For years, the federal government has had a policy in place that allows for law enforcement agencies to receive surplus military equipment including...
How the Police Insure Against Your Rights
Aug 19
It comes as no surprise that, from time to time, law enforcement agencies violate individuals' rights and civil liberties. Beit being found liable for...
The Police Approach You: Is It Time to Talk or Time to Walk?
Aug 15
When do you have to talk to police and when can you walk away? That question was recently addressed by the Indiana Supreme Court in Gaddie v. State,...
When Can a Police Officer Ask Me to Take a Portable Breath Test?
Aug 13
We've all seen them. The handheld breath machines which are known as Portable Breath Tests, or PBT's. A PBT is nothing more than a quick, on-scene test,...
Modification of Sentences under the New Indiana Criminal Code
Aug 12
Until recently, the Indiana Criminal Code has been largely the same for the last thirty years. However, as times and law enforcement practice evolve, so...
What Are the New Penalty Ranges under the New Indiana Criminal Code?
Aug 10
Until recently, the Indiana Criminal Code has been largely the same for the last thirty years. However, as times and law enforcement practice evolve, so...
Criminal Forfeiture in Indiana
Apr 18
Can the government really seize my property and keep it? It is possible, yes. Indiana law recognizes the ability of the State to seize property it...
The Defense of Necessity and DUIs
Apr 1
Is there ever any circumstance that would justify driving under the influence? It's possible. Indiana law recognizes the defense of necessity, which can...
Can You Just Walk Away From The Police?
Mar 18
On April 3, 2014, the Indiana Supreme Court will hear arguments in the case of Gaddie v. State, 991 N.E.2d 137 (Ind. Ct. App. 2013). In Gaddie, police...
What are the Penalties for Refusing a Breath Test in a DUI?
Mar 14
The answer depends on what type of test you are taking. During a DUI investigation the officer or officers may offer you two different types of breath...
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