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Statute of Limitations on Sex Crime Charges Involving Juveniles
Sex crimes are serious criminal offenses in Indiana, and sex crimes involving juveniles are taken extremely seriously. It is important to know that being accused of a sex offense involving a juvenile victim can still result in prosecution many years later — long after the statute of limitations in other types of criminal cases… Read More »
What is a Parole Violation?
When a person is accused of a parole violation, it is critical to seek legal help as soon as possible. Not only can a parole violation allegation cause a significant amount of distress for the person and their family, but it can ultimately result in the person’s freedom being impacted and the person facing… Read More »
Felony Drug Crimes Involving a Death
Drug manufacturing and distribution, or drug dealing, are taken extremely seriously in Indiana, and convictions often result in sentences of many years in prison, depending on the type of substance and other relevant factors. If you are arrested for selling a controlled substance in the Indianapolis area, it is critical to develop a strong… Read More »
Penalties for Dealing Methamphetamine in Indiana
Drug dealing of any controlled substance in Indiana has steep penalties, and a person charged with any drug dealing offense will almost always face felony charges. The level of the felony will depend on various factors, including the type of drug or controlled substance the person was allegedly dealing, the amount of the drug… Read More »
How Does the Crime of Child Exploitation Relate to Child Pornography Charges?
The felony offense of child exploitation is a crime that involves child pornography, and the same statute that outlines the offense of child exploitation in its various forms also includes the separate offense of possession of child pornography. Any charges involving child exploitation or the possession of child pornography under Section 35-42-4-4 of the… Read More »
Understanding Indiana’s Legal Terminology for Child Pornography Crimes
Criminal offenses involving child pornography are typically charged under Indiana Code Section 35-42-4-4, a statute that includes the offense of child exploitation and possession of child pornography. If you are facing charges under Indiana Code Section 35-42-4-4, or under another section of the Indiana Code that is a sex crime involving a juvenile victim,… Read More »
When is a Warrantless Search Allowed?
Were you searched by the police when they did not have a warrant? If so, you may be wondering if you were subjected to an unlawful warrantless search. The Fourth Amendment of the US Constitution provides protections against unreasonable search and seizure, and it states that “no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause,… Read More »
Impaired Driving and Legal Medications in Indiana
Indiana has strict laws concerning operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI). Under IC 9-30-5, a person can face misdemeanor or felony charges, depending on the specific circumstances, if they are intoxicated while driving a car or truck regardless of whether anyone gets hurt or any kind of crash occurs. When collisions are linked to… Read More »
What 4th Amendment Rights Do Minors Have?
If a minor under the age of 18 is stopped in traffic, do they have the same rights as an adult in terms of Fourth Amendment protections? Or, can the bedrooms or school lockers of minors be searched lawfully in a manner that would constitute a violation of the Fourth Amendment if the person… Read More »
Is There More Than One Type of Probation?
When a person is convicted of a criminal offense in Indiana, they will then be sentenced. Depending on various factors, including the specific details of the crime and the defendant’s history, a court may impose a type of sentence of probation that allows the defendant to avoid incarceration. In some cases, a defendant will… Read More »