Is It Legal to Film the Police in Indiana? Yes. In Indiana, people generally have a First Amendment right to record police officers performing public duties in public places. The right is protected in the Seventh Circuit, which covers Indiana. Recording does not give...
Frequently Asked Questions About Medical Emergencies and DUI Arrests in Indiana 1. Can I be arrested for DUI in Indiana if I was having a medical emergency? Yes. In Indiana, an officer may arrest someone for Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated if the officer...
A police officer walks up to your window and asks, “Do you know why I pulled you over?” It sounds harmless. It sounds like small talk. It may even sound like the officer is trying to be friendly. Make no mistake about it: a traffic stop is an investigation. That does...
When a police officer starts asking questions, most people want to explain. They want to be helpful. They want to prove they have nothing to hide. That instinct can be dangerous. Police questioning is not a casual conversation. It is part of a criminal investigation,...
No one facing a criminal case wants more bad news. Unfortunately, one of the worst things that can happen while you have a pending case or you’re on probation is getting arrested again. That new arrest can create a problem called a seven-day hold. A seven-day hold can...
Being served with a Protective Order can make your stomach drop. One minute you’re trying to live your life, co-parent your child, go to work, or deal with a difficult breakup. The next minute, you’re looking at court paperwork that says someone is asking a judge to...
