Criminal confinement in Indiana is the knowing or intentional confinement of another person without that person’s consent. It starts as a Level 6 felony, which carries a maximum penalty of two-and-a-half years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Confinement of a Child Is a...
In Indiana, a Habitual Vehicular Substance Offender (HVSO) enhancement can result in a severe sentence increase based on a history of DUI/OVWI convictions. It can be triggered by a third DUI/OVWI conviction within the last 10 years or a fourth DUI/OVWI conviction...
For those of you who aren’t familiar, delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol is very similar to its cousin, delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, which is more commonly known as THC. In common terms, THC is the special ingredient in marijuana that gets you high. We’ve previously posted...
Can parents get in trouble for the actions of their children? Without a doubt, the answer is yes. This is especially true if—as appears to be the case in the above video—the child is an instrument of the parents’ control. Using your child to steal is a questionable...
In the age of TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, there are countless videos out there that raise some fundamental questions about self-defense. In the state of Indiana, there are two things that everybody should know about self-defense claims. Number One: Imminent...
Violent crime is trending upwards in Indianapolis and that includes auto thefts. Indiana law explicitly allows you to defend yourself against an attempted carjacking. Generally speaking, the statute allows people to defend themselves. It also specifically lists your...
