Whether it be an arrest for DUI after being pulled over on the highway, or being taken into custody during or immediately after the alleged commission of a crime such as burglary or assault, many individuals in Indiana face prosecution without a warrant having been issued for their arrest. Sometimes, though, individuals are arrested and […]

Whether a misdemeanor or a felony, if you are convicted of shoplifting, you face significant penalties that can have a serious impact on your freedom and your future. Before July 1, 2014, if you stole anything in Indiana valued under $100,000 – even a candy bar – you would be charged with a felony. Under […]

Consent — the voluntary agreement of both parties to engage in sexual activity – can be a determinative factor in deciding whether a sexual assault took place, especially in “date rape” situations. When alcohol is involved in a sexual encounter, with unclear communication and hazy memories, determining whether consent was given can be extremely challenging. […]

You may have heard the term “hearsay” before. In criminal proceedings, “hearsay” refers to testimony in which the witness is relaying information they received from a third party, and the statement allegedly made by that third-party is being offered as evidence to support either the prosecution or defense. For example, if a police officer testifies […]