Recent Blog Posts
You Can Fight Civil Forfeiture of Your Vehicle
You may be surprised and stunned if your vehicle was recently seized under Indiana’s civil forfeiture law. Civil forfeiture can occur under IC 34-24-1-3, and it can include the seizure of a vehicle. For an Indianapolis resident who relies on their motor vehicle to get to and from work, as well as for all… Read More »
What You Should Know About Searches With and Without Warrants
The Fourth Amendment of the US Constitution prohibits warrantless searches, in general, unless law enforcement officers have probable cause or an exception applies. In short, there is a presumption under the Fourth Amendment that the police or other law enforcement agencies must have a valid warrant in order to conduct a search. However, there… Read More »
Flawed Search Warrant Affidavits and Your Defense
Were you recently presented with a search warrant by law enforcement officers that resulted in your property being searched and criminal charges being filed based on what was found and seized in that search? As part of your defense strategy, it will be extremely important to work with a criminal defense attorney in Indianapolis… Read More »
Appealing a Lifetime License Suspension
For most residents of the Indianapolis area, having a valid driver’s license is a necessity. You need your driver’s license to travel to and from your job, as well as to run every day errands and to ensure that your kids can reach extracurricular destinations. Yet your driving privileges can be at risk in… Read More »
What is a Habitual Traffic Violator?
Any person in Indiana who is classified as a habitual traffic violator can face serious consequences when it comes to their ability to drive, the length of a driver’s license suspension, and criminal penalties for an offense upon conviction. The term “habitual traffic violator” an individual who has accumulated the required number of qualifying… Read More »
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 »