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...
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...
