If you are a parent, you probably worry what your child is doing online. The internet is constantly evolving, and it is difficult for any parent to keep up with the constant change. According to Pew Research Center, 81 percent of teenagers use some form of social media. With so many teens online, parents and […]

When a private citizen commits a crime, he or she is subject to various penalties, which can include fines, a criminal record, and even time in prison. But what happens when a public official commits a crime in connection with his or her public duties?

Many people were stunned when comedian and entertainer, Bill Cosby, was accused of numerous cases of sexual assault a couple years ago. Fans had a difficult time connecting Cosby – who is perhaps best known for his family-centered 1980s television sitcom – with such disturbing offenses. Over time, more than 50 women have come forward, […]

Can Failing To Disclose Information In A Search Warrant Toss A Case? The search warrant is a valuable tool for law enforcement. Before a Court can authorize officers to search property, a judge must find that there exists probable cause of a crime having been committed. In Gerth v. State, the Indiana Court Of Appeals […]

In order to be convicted of public intoxication in Indiana, a few factors need to be present. In addition to being intoxicated, one potential element required is endangering yourself or others. In Hinton v. State, the Court of Appeals held that the defendant did in fact endangered children. Hinton argued that holding a bow and […]