Beginning on July 1, 2014, the 2013 Criminal Code Revision will go into effect. This is the first major overhaul of the Indiana Criminal Code since 1977, comes after years of bipartisan efforts, and drastically changes the legal landscape for crimes and offenses.

Law Enforcement Officers Routinely Search Social Media Sites in Criminal Investigations Social media use has exploded over the past decade. Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are currently the most popular sites for sharing the latest news, gossip and photos, and new social media websites are launching almost daily. Social media users share the most intimate details […]

New Indiana Law Provides Alternative Sentencing for Juveniles Convicted of Adult Crimes States across the nation are studying their criminal justice policies to determine if they are following best practices for handling youth who break the law. Indiana is in line with this national trend.

Driving With Any Marijuana in Your System Is Against the Law According to a 2012 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, more than 10 million people aged 12 or older reported driving under the influence of illicit drugs. Driving while high on marijuana impacts a driver’s attentiveness and ability to accurately judge time and […]