Monthly Archives: May 2014

Thinking About Defending Yourself Against Criminal Charges? Here Are 4 Reasons You Shouldn’t.

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Most people like to try to fix things on their own when they can. When it comes to things like home improvements or car repairs, that do-it-yourself attitude is an admirable quality. With so much information readily available on the Internet, it can be tempting to try and save a little money by doing some […]

You Have the Right to Remain Silent. Exercise That Right.

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The U.S. Constitution Gives You the Right to an Attorney During Police Interrogations You have the right to remain silent. You have likely heard those words hundreds of times on TV or in the movies, when an on-screen cop is arresting an on-screen suspect. It is part of the Miranda warnings that the police are […]

Pulled Over by the Police? Know Your Rights.

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You may know the feeling: you’re driving along and then you see the dreaded red and blue lights in your rearview mirror.  A local police officer or the Indiana State Police is pulling you over. You may feel dread, nerves, or confusion, especially if you can’t understand why you were stopped. Because drivers feel cornered, […]

Marijuana Still Illegal in Indiana, But Penalties Reduced Under 2013 Criminal Code Revision

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No one will be confusing Indiana with Colorado anytime soon, at least when it comes to marijuana laws.  Possession and distribution of marijuana will continue to remain illegal in Indiana for the foreseeable future. However, the 2013 Indiana Criminal Code Revision did in fact significantly reduce the penalties in marijuana cases, following a nationwide trend […]