Defense against murder charge For many people, even hearing the word “murder” is enough to make them break into a cold sweat. Murder – also known as homicide – is generally viewed as one of the most egregious crimes in our society. In Indiana, as in other states, first degree murder carries the most severe […]

The first line of defense in any DUI case is evaluating the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) as given by the police officer. Now, because you read my blog, you should already know that you should not be performing these tests. But just in case you missed it, let’s review. An officer that requests that you […]

Sexual assault offenses are among the most socially stigmatizing crimes in our society. If you have been accused of sexual assault or a related offense, it is vital to contact a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. Without an experienced attorney at your side, you could face severe penalties, including decades in prison. If […]

Texting while Driving The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has stepped in and said what many lawyers have worried about since the “texting and driving” ban was implemented in Indiana. The law prohibits only electronic telephonic communication. It prohibits no other uses of your phone, including snapping a selfie or, like in this case, browsing […]

White collar crimes are frequently referred to as non-violent or business crimes, but they are crimes nevertheless. These cases, which tend to involve corporate fraud, embezzlement, bribery, securities violations, and forgery, are often sensationalized on television. Because the media likes to feature stories of powerful executives falling from grace, many people associate white collar crimes […]

If you are one of the 68 percent of Americans who owns a smartphone, you are probably familiar with emojis – the little yellow cartoonish smiley faces, hearts, and other images used to quickly convey thoughts and messages via text and over social media. Emojis are especially popular among young people.