Keep your hands visible, avoid physical interference, and calmly state that you do not consent to entry. Follow lawful commands. An officer needs a legal justification to enter your vehicle, but some entries are permitted without consent or a warrant. By Attorney Marc...
1. Can you get an OVWI in Indiana if you smoked marijuana days ago? Yes. Indiana law allows drivers to be charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OVWI) even when they no longer feel high. Under Indiana Code § 9-30-5-1(c), operating a vehicle with certain...
1. Is the rear driver automatically at fault in an Indiana rear-end collision? Not necessarily. A rear-end collision may strongly suggest that the following driver caused the crash, but an insurance company can still dispute fault. The insurer may question whether...
You generally do not have to answer investigative questions about where you are coming from, where you are going, or whether you have been drinking. You should provide legally required identification and documents, remain calm, and clearly invoke your Fifth Amendment...
Yes. A person can violate an Indiana no contact order through direct or indirect communication. Texts, calls, social media activity, messages through friends, and even responding when the protected person contacts you first can create serious problems. What Is a No...
