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Who is Involved in Making a Plea Agreement?
Whether you are facing serious felony charges, or you are a first-time offender facing misdemeanor charges, you may be wondering about the possibility of a plea agreement, also known as a plea bargain. Plea agreements involve the prosecution offering the defendant an agreement that requires an admission of guilt, usually to the highest charged… Read More »
Statutory Defenses for Possession of Child Pornography
The offense of possession of child pornography is taken extremely seriously in Indiana, and a conviction can have serious immediate and long term consequences. The best way to defend against these charges will depend on the facts of your case. In some cases, it might make the most sense to rely on a statutory… Read More »
What is the Connection Between OWI and Specialized Driving Privileges?
If you have been charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) in Indiana, you may have already realized that you are at risk of losing your driving privileges. Indeed, conviction for an OWI under IC 9-30-5-1, even a first-time offense conviction, can result in your driver’s license being suspended for anywhere from 90… Read More »
Indiana Expands Eviction Expungement in Major Legal Reform
New Law Automatically Seals Dismissed Evictions Starting July 1, 2025, Indiana’s new eviction expungement law went into effect, offering overdue relief to tenants with past eviction cases. The law requires courts to automatically seal eviction filings that were dismissed, resulted in a ruling for the tenant, or were later overturned on appeal. Unlike before,… Read More »
Hearsay Exceptions Related to Reputation
Generally speaking, statements that have been made outside of a courtroom cannot be used as evidence in a criminal case because they are considered to be “hearsay” under Rule 802 of the Indiana Rules of Evidence. The thinking behind this rule is that the speaker of such a statement — the “declarant” — cannot… Read More »
What Are Common Defense Strategies for OWI Charges in Indiana?
If you are facing charges for operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) under IC 9-30-5, you should begin working with an OWI defense lawyer in Indiana as soon as possible to start considering options for your defense. Defense strategies are never one-size-fits-all. Rather, defense strategies, including for first-time and subsequent OWI charges, should always… Read More »
Can I Invoke My Right to Remain Silent After I Agree to Talk to the Police?
Whether you are pulled over while driving and subject to a traffic stop, or if the police approach you outside your vehicle, such as when you are on foot or while you are in your home, it is important to understand your rights. To be clear, you almost always have the right to avoid… Read More »
What is an OWI Per Se in Indiana?
What is involved in charges for operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) in the Indianapolis area when you are facing charges for an OWI “per se”? While some states expressly include the language “per se” in their intoxicated driving laws, Indiana is not actually one of these states. As such, you will not find… Read More »
What do the First Three “Spontaneity” Exceptions to the Rule Against Hearsay Look Like in Real Life?
The first three exceptions to Indiana Rule of Evidence 803, or the Rule Against Hearsay, are based on spontaneity or spontaneous utterances. The reasoning for allowing these kinds of statements to be admitted is because they are based in spontaneity, there was not likely enough time for the party uttering the statement to be… Read More »
Commercial Driver’s Licenses and OWI Charges: What to Know
Anyone driving in Indiana with a commercial driver’s license (CDL) should know that there are additional considerations related to operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) beyond those for a driver with only a standard driver’s license. In short, the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) threshold for an OWI is lower for a driver in a… Read More »