Do not send money to an unexpected caller promising release, dismissal, or protection from arrest. Hang up and independently contact your attorney, jail, or court clerk. Verify the obligation and payment instructions before paying. An official-sounding caller or...
An Indiana criminal case can take months because both sides need time to exchange evidence, investigate the facts, review records, and question witnesses. In DUI and other criminal cases, waiting for body-camera footage, laboratory information, medical records, or...
If you have been charged with a crime in Indiana, every court date can feel overwhelming. The words on your notice may sound serious, especially when you see “pretrial conference,” “status conference,” or “review hearing.” Many people worry they will be forced into...
Traffic stops feel routine, right up until they aren’t. One wrong answer can turn a simple warning into handcuffs. Police officers are trained to ask questions that sound harmless but are intended to gather evidence. If you don’t know your rights, you can hand that...
Getting pulled over is stressful. Blue lights flash behind you, your pulse spikes, and suddenly an officer is standing at your window asking questions that could change the course of your night, or your life. Police officers are trained to ask the same three questions...
What to Do When Police Claim to Smell Marijuana in Indiana You’re driving home. It’s been a good night. Suddenly, the red and blue lights pop up behind you. You pull over, thinking it’s a routine stop. Then the officer says the five words that make your stomach drop:...
