Monthly Archives: December 2024
Understanding Charging Levels for OWIs in Indiana
When a person is charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) in Indiana, they can face charges that range from a Class C misdemeanor up to a serious felony offense. The way in which OWI cases are charged depends on the individual facts of the case, including the details surrounding the motorist’s intoxication,… Read More »
What is an Ignition Interlock Device?
After a person is convicted of operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) in Indiana, they may be required to install an ignition interlock device in their vehicle in order to be permitted to operate the vehicle — either as a result of special driving privileges or after the jail portion of a sentence has… Read More »
What Are 4th Amendment Protections?
There is a significant amount of discussion concerning “Fourth Amendment rights” in relation to the rights of individuals who have been arrested for or are facing criminal charges, as well as for individuals who experience stops and searches, whether they are in motor vehicles or walking on foot. Understanding your rights under the Fourth… Read More »
Undercover Detectives and Entrapment in Drug Crimes: What to Know
Can an undercover detective actually make a lawful arrest, or do these arrests always involve entrapment? There are many myths and misconceptions about the affirmative defense of entrapment and how it actually works, especially when undercover detectives or other undercover members of law enforcement are involved. In short, an arrest involving an undercover detective… Read More »