If there is a warrant for your arrest in Indiana, contact a criminal defense attorney before turning yourself in. Depending on the warrant, charge, court, and your history, an attorney may seek to recall the warrant, arrange bond, or coordinate a surrender designed to...
If you have a firearm during an Indiana traffic stop, keep your hands visible and do not reach toward the gun. Indiana generally does not require you to volunteer that you are armed. However, do not lie about being in possession of a gun, and do not make movements...
1. Can police force you to give blood during an Indiana DUI investigation? Yes, Indiana police can obtain a forced blood draw during a DUI investigation after obtaining a valid search warrant. A blood draw is a physical intrusion into the body, so Fourth Amendment...
During an Indiana traffic stop, stay calm, keep your hands visible, provide required identifying information, and clearly invoke your right to remain silent. Do not consent to a vehicle search. If police order you out of the car, comply. Never fight or run. A traffic...
What happens at the first court date in an Indiana domestic violence case? Your first court date is the beginning of the case, not the trial. A case may begin with an initial hearing. In some circumstances, that hearing may be waived and the case proceeds to a...
Police generally need a warrant to search your phone’s digital contents, even after an arrest. Voluntary consent and certain emergencies can permit warrantless searches. You can refuse consent, but you should not physically resist officers who seize your phone. Riley...
