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Would you believe that in only 30 days, more video content is uploaded to YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, and other online destinations than major TV networks have produced in 30 years? It’s a staggering statistic. It also illustrates the sheer power of ordinary people using handheld devices to literally change the world we live in. The […]
In February 2022, a 12-year-old girl was arrested for allegedly torturing another girl at a sleepover and attacking her on a bus. She has now been charged with the adult equivalent of offenses, including aggravated battery and intimidation, which raises an interesting question: when can children be charged as adults in Indiana? Juveniles and Adult […]
Recreational marijuana is now legal in 16 states in the U.S. and the District of Columbia. Despite loosening marijuana laws across the country, possession and distribution of marijuana are still illegal in Indiana and under federal law. However, if you’re facing charges for marijuana violations, the penalties you face will differ based on whether you’re […]
If you’re involved in a crash that destroys another car or injures someone, it can be scary, even if you don’t believe you’re at fault. But if you hit a police car or a police officer, you can face serious repercussions, and you’ll need an experienced Indiana DUI lawyer by your side. That’s what two […]
An arrest is a frightening experience. But if you have little or no memory of your arrest because you lost consciousness during or after your arrest, events can be even more frightening. You’re undoubtedly worried about how to craft a defense with your attorney if you don’t remember what happened or what you may have […]
If you’re arrested for hitting someone, you’re undoubtedly worried about what will happen and how you will defend yourself. In today’s world, it’s even possible that there’s video evidence of the incident. Between public and business surveillance cameras and everyone’s inclination to whip out a cell phone at the first hint of a conflict, it’s […]
The possibility of brain damage leading to criminal activity is an intriguing idea. The concept has long been the subject of debate in courtrooms where defense attorneys attempt to use past brain injuries as a line of defense for their clients on trial. Can brain damage actually increase your likelihood of committing a crime? Multiple […]
When families merge and create stepfamilies, it’s natural to be concerned about how everyone will get along. Most stepfamilies do well in the face of potential stressors. But stepfamilies do face a greater risk of violence than traditional families where the children are biologically related to both parents. Risk of Violence for Stepchildren The New […]
The first week of December brought more than a winter’s chill to Indiana’s Pendleton Correctional Facility inmates. It brought news of an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease, a bacterial lung infection that kills one-in-ten who contract the illness. The facility had confirmed that three inmates had contracted the disease, and one of them had died. Another […]
The biggest story in Indiana crime isn’t one particular event but the fact Indianapolis saw another record-breaking year of homicides. The city had 246 homicides by late November—breaking 2021’s record of 245 with more than a full month left in the year to go. In response, expect to see changes in the city in the […]