Category Archives: Drug Crimes
Understanding Controlled Substances and Enhancing Circumstances
Under the Indiana Code, a “controlled substance” means any “drug, substance, or immediate precursor in schedule I, II, III, IV, or V” according to Indiana law. There are a wide range of drugs that are classified under these schedules, ranging from prescription drugs (that it may be lawful to possess with a valid prescription… Read More »
Understanding Fentanyl Drug Charges in Indiana
In recent years, deaths connected to the use and abuse of fentanyl have risen across the country. Indeed, according to the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), fentanyl overdose and other synthetic opioid deaths rose by more than 55 percent between 2020 and 2021, and that number remains extremely high. The DEA reports that fentanyl… Read More »
What is an OWI for Drugs?
If you are stopped for driving a vehicle while you are intoxicated, then you can face charges for an offense under IC 9-30-5 known as operating a vehicle while intoxicated (or OWI). This is a type of offense that is commonly known in other states as driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while… Read More »
Is Marijuana Possession with Intent a Crime in Indiana?
Under the Indiana Code, there is no specific offense that is called “possession with intent” or “possession with intent to distribute,” but there are other laws that prohibit such a substantial amount of a drug or controlled substance that a person can face charges for unlawful delivery, manufacture, or distribution. While these offenses are… Read More »
Civil Forfeiture of Vehicles in Drug Cases
Indiana is among few states that still have strict civil forfeiture laws that can result in your assets or property being seized in connection with a criminal offense. In Indiana, civil forfeiture can occur regardless of whether or not you have been arrested for a particular offense or charged with a particular offense. To… Read More »
Is There a Statute of Limitations on Drug Crimes in Indiana?
If you are arrested for a drug crime that allegedly occurred some time ago, can you still be prosecuted for the offense? Under Indiana law, there are limitations on prosecuting most misdemeanor and felony offenses, including most drug crimes. The general rule is a 2-year statute of limitation for misdemeanors and 5 years for… 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 »
Possession of Cocaine: What to Know
Were you recently arrested for possession of a controlled substance in the Indianapolis area? It will be important to have a clear understanding of the elements of the possession offense you are facing, and to know that possession offenses vary depending on the type and amount of controlled substance in a person’s possession. In… Read More »
What Are the Highest Drug Possession Felonies in Indiana?
While drug possession charges in Indiana do not result in the highest felony charges possible in the state, it is important to know and to understand that possession charges can nonetheless result in substantial felony charges. Upon conviction, certain types of possession offenses can result in sentencing for a Level 3 Felony, which can… Read More »