Indiana DUI License Suspension FAQs: What Happens Before Your Case Is Over? 1. Can Indiana suspend my driver’s license before I’m convicted of DUI? Yes. Indiana can suspend your driving privileges before you plead guilty or are convicted of DUI/OVWI. Under Indiana...
Usually, no. If police knock and ask you to “step outside for a second,” you generally do not have to leave your home. The Fourth Amendment gives the home special protection. Crossing the threshold can significantly change the rules governing a warrantless arrest....
Frequently Asked Questions 1. Are field sobriety tests mandatory in Indiana?Generally, no. Roadside field sobriety tests are typically voluntary in Indiana. They are different from chemical testing requested under Indiana’s implied-consent law. 2. Can you challenge...
Flock cameras are currently used by Indiana police, but warrantless searches of their location databases may face new Fourth Amendment challenges. The U.S. Supreme Court’s 2026 decision in Chatrie v. United States strengthens the argument that police access to...
When the Police Are at Your Door at 2:17 AM It’s late. Your family is asleep. Suddenly, your front door explodes inward, and officers rush in shouting, “Police! Don’t move!” They don’t show you a warrant. They don’t ask permission. They’re just in your home. Is this...
Being served with a Protective Order can make the floor drop out from under you. One minute your life is moving along, and the next, a sheriff or certified letter is telling you who you cannot contact, where you cannot go, and possibly whether you can see your...
