1. Will a dog automatically be put down after biting someone in Indiana? No. A dog is not automatically euthanized because it bites or injures someone in Indiana. The outcome depends on the circumstances surrounding the incident and applicable animal-control rules....
If ATF agents or police come to your home asking about firearms, you generally do not have to consent to a search without a warrant. Keep the door closed, ask whether they have a search warrant, clearly refuse consent if they do not, and avoid answering investigative...
After you hire a criminal defense lawyer in Indiana, your attorney will track your court dates, review the State’s evidence, communicate with prosecutors, and help determine the best path forward. Early stages often include an initial hearing and discovery, followed...
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...
Generally, no. Indiana drivers must provide required identification and driving documents during a lawful traffic stop. They generally do not have to narrate where they came from or where they are going. Indiana drivers are allowed to invoke the Fifth Amendment to an...
1. Does a second OVWI within seven years become a felony in Indiana? Yes. A new Indiana OVWI can be filed as a Level 6 felony when you have a prior OVWI conviction within the previous seven years. The age of the prior conviction matters. Even if the earlier case was...
