The answer is absolutely yes. If you’re driving on a suspended license or driving without a license, there’s a real possibility you could end up in jail. But let’s back up for a moment. How does a driver’s license get suspended? In Indiana there are two types of...
No one should ever talk to police without first speaking to an attorney. Why? Because the Indiana Supreme Court has said that it’s okay for police officers to lie, use deception, and make up evidence to try to get a confession. Many people have been tricked into...
If you’re arrested for a crime, a judge will typically assign a bond that will allow you to get out of jail. Bonds come in many different shapes and sizes, but their purpose is always the same—a bond is intended to ensure that you show up for your next court date. If...
Not all DUI / OVWI charges carry the same consequences. One way for things to become a lot more serious if for you to get a DUI / OVWI with a child in the car. This starts out as a Level 6 felony, which carries a maximum penalty of two-and-a-half years in prison and a...
Self-defense in Indiana is a powerful and unique defense strategy that can turn the tide in many criminal cases. How does it work? Self-defense has four elements, or requirements. If these requirements are met, this can mean the difference between a defendant going...
We all know that real life is less than perfect, and at this point, pretty much everyone is familiar with the scene of the cranky old man telling people, “Get off my lawn!” It’s a cliché, it’s a meme, it’s a Clint Eastwood movie. Whether they mean to or not, the...
